HR Manager

Wright's Dairy Farm and Bakery team is looking for a Human Resources Manager to develop and maintain a strong Human Resources department for our growing business of 140 employees. We are a 5th generation majority female owned and operated business with strong brand recognition in the community.

Responsibilities are:

• Overseeing and managing the Human Resource department; planning, organizing, and controlling all activities of the department
• Developing and administering various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; participating in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Implementing and annually updating compensation programs; conducting annual salary surveys and developing merit pool (salary budget), analyzing compensation, and monitoring performance evaluation program and revising as necessary
• Developing, recommending, and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining Employee Handbook
• Performing benefit administration to include claims resolution, invoice approval, and annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness, information activities program, and cash flow
• Developing and maintaining affirmative action program: filing EEO-1 annually, maintaining other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
• Developing and implementing strategic recruitment plan; ensuring selection of highly qualified personnel
• Establishing and maintaining department records and reports; recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Participating in administrative staff meetings; attending other meetings with business partners
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• A minimum of 7 years related HR experience, at least 5 of these years in a management role
• Broad generalist background including coaching and counseling, performance management, employee involvement, teambuilding, as well as compensation and benefits
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations
• Experience in implementing and administering performance programs, preferably in a company that put strong emphasis on performance metrics
• Must have demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining diverse employee talent, including creating and implementing recruitment strategies
• Exceptional project and personnel management skills
• Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment

Proficiency in MS Word, Google suit, Excel and PowerPoint is essential

• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our senior management team