Human Resource Manager

Strategic Hr Manager

We create products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

We are looking for a strategic hands-on HR Manager to lead HR objectives for our KIK – Ontario and Santa Fe Springs plants. In this role, you will report functionally to the HR Director and partner closely with local Plant Managers to align HR initiatives with operations goals. This position is based out of Ontario, California with periodic travel to Sante Fe Springs. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic HR leader with a strong sense of urgency, and talent in guiding supervisors and employees through change and ongoing improvements. Ideally, your skill set will include a well-rounded HR Business Partner background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting Plant Management with performance management, training, discipline, statutory compliance and maintaining positive working relationships. A strong understanding of HR is required to ensure competitive practices and counsel is provided within an appropriate cultural framework that enables an environment of trust and high-quality employee relations of 100+ associates.

What You'll Do

• Manage the HR function for Ontario, and Santa Fe Springs, California, manufacturing plant locations
• Provides guidance, best practices, and drives efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of human resources, including recruiting, compensation, talent management (e.g., training, succession planning), analytics, and administrative (e.g., payroll/benefits) programs
• Carry out multi-plant employee relations and other employee programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with California, federal, and local regulations
• Provide strategic coaching and HR guidance to plant leadership and supervisors on policy interpretation, employee engagement, performance management and leadership effectiveness
• Partners with plant management to drive continual improvement of site people capabilities, including labor planning, performance management processes, competitive salary processes, analysis, recognition, and rewards programs
• Develop training programs directly with the manufacturing plants to ensure sustained and effective programs exist
• Is responsible for the salary administration, disciplinary processes, and investigations
• Consult on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, strategies, and performance management
• Thorough knowledge transfer and coaching, assist client group to acquire skills and knowledge for effectively handling and resolving employees' issues and change management
• Utilize HR analytics to identify trends and develop action plans to improve retention, engagement, and performance across sites
• Assist in the rollout of various HR based programs and initiatives
• Manages plant communications to promote employee understanding of business objectives, programs and policies
• Act as the conscience of the organization and keeps a solid pulse on the organizational issues

What You'll Bring

• Four-year degree (or higher) and Professional Certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years as a Human Resources Manager or Senior Generalist background experience in a manufacturing environment
• Recruiting experience in salaried and non-exempt roles
• Labor union experience required
• Strategic and Critical Thinking
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting multiple plants
• Strong Relationship Builder
• Career progression shows broad HR Business Partner knowledge and application in fundamental HR functions
• Deep knowledge of California labor and employment laws, including wage and hour, leave of absence and workplace safety regulations
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
• Naturally builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization, with key stakeholders, and external partnerships
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Proven problem-resolution and decision-making skills with a sense of urgency.
• Able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with a goal & results orientation
• Proven discretion and sensitivity to confidential information
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to interpret data for insights and actions

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base salary range of $140,000 – 150,000 plus an annual incentive bonus. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.