Human Resources Manager – Wholesale Food

Position Summary:

The HR Manager is a hands-on professional managing the daily operations of a dynamic human resources area, as well as the administration of related policies, procedures, and programs.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the department including, oversight of payroll, disability, workers compensation, planning and procurement of employee benefits programs, recruitment and intake, employee retention, occupational safety, compliance, offboarding and training.

The HR Manager will collaborate with management to develop initiatives promoting professional development, wellness, and job satisfaction. This position requires a highly motivated versatile and innovative HR professional who desires personal and professional growth and is seeking to make a meaningful contribution to a growth organization by leveraging their experience and business acumen, while being an engaged leader.

Duties & Responsibilities Include the Following Essential Functions:

• Provides daily support in all areas of human resources and collaborates with Department Heads
• Enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices
• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and descriptions for all positions
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices a 100% compliance to promote an accountable, ethical, and compliant work environment
• Serves as the business partner between management and employees by handling questions, complaints, conflicts resolution in all employee relation
• Manages human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Manages College Intern and recruiting programs/ talent acquisition and development
• Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations, communicates feedback to relevant parties, prepares reports and makes recommendations to reduce turnover
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase engagement, productivity, and
• Plans, implements, and manages full-cycle, day-to-day administration of all benefit plans, including enrollment process, eligibility changes, terminations, premium and deductions payments, and resolving employee questions and concerns
• Process and audit vendor/carrier invoices and bills for accuracy; works closely with Accounts Payable to process invoices timely
• Process and audit vendor/carrier invoices and bills for accuracy; works closely with Accounts Payable to process invoices timely
• Administers the 401(k)-retirement plan including coordinating education, manage the annual compliance testing and annual audit. Ensure accurate and timely Payroll administration and reconciliation
• Execute Workers’ Compensation administration; monitors and reviews accident investigation, claims management, risk mitigation
• Coordinates general occupational safety related training
• Ensures required OSHA Injury and Illness record keeping and reporting requirements are maintained as appropriately
• Maintains and revises the company’s handbook on policies and procedures
• Administers Unemployment Compensation process and documentation and represents company in unemployment compensation/insurance matters.
• Maintains confidential department records and reports
• Leads company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and governmental reporting requirements.
• Plans special events for employees with the support of event committees
• Creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment
• Adheres to Corporate Company Policy and shares company values
• Performs other related duties as required

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years of relevant HR Generalist level experience
• Superior communication (oral and written) and presentation & reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrates incredible ethics, confidentiality, and superior maturity
• Superior ability to develop rapport at all levels
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Ability to manage multiple and complex administrative processes.
• High energy level, strong initiative, creative problem solving, flexibility and discretion
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and labor legislation/compliance
• Understanding of NYS Workers Compensation Laws and Reporting Requirements (OSHA)
• Understanding of Federal and State HR compliance law and procedures
• Proven experience in a leadership role in a growing, evolving organization
• Proven ability to motivate and direct staff to achieve organizational results and outcomes
• Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment
• Detailed-oriented; strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and company objectives
• Bi-or Multilingual in Spanish and other languages a plus
• Union environment/labor negotiations experience a plus
• Demonstrate empathy and respect for people
• Extremely Diligence and demonstrates good judgement