Associate Manager, HR at J.M. Smucker

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
At least 5 or more years HR functional experience (e.g., employee and labor relations, staffing, compensation, benefits, learning, employee data); preferably for a large consumer products company
Significant skills related to the specific position; some broader domain knowledge and/or training in HR processes and functions
Experience with Microsoft tools and applications
Experience working at a manufacturing site

Responsibilities

Support the functional strategy by assisting HR Manager in designing programs, policies, and practices to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy
Perform all recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees including sourcing, screening, interviewing, etc
Lead and execute HR processes for the site in accordance with company policies and labor contract expectations: job posting, bidding process, disciplinary process, compliance investigations, etc
Handle site-specific and sensitive employee and labor relation issues with employees at the plant, leveraging Employee/Labor Relations for consultation and practices/policies/templates
Provide HR advice and counsel to leaders in the operation; assist in developing managers in interpretation and consistent application of people related policies
May perform day-to-day activities related to the organizational pillar and/or E&T pillar of the Smucker Quality Management System (“SQMS”) under the guidance of the HR Manager
May perform tasks to support local site operations such as coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events, issuing badges, or managing other site activities (e.g., donations or giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, lockers, mailboxes, communications)
Review and interpret people and organizational information for the site and provide advice and support to plant managers and leaders regarding challenges, opportunities, or issues
Draft functional communication materials and trainings for Operations/Plant HR review and approval
Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes and maximizing the transition of all viable HR services to the shared service center
Provide input to the HR Shared Services (HR SSC) team or Centers of Excellence regarding localized needs and the effectiveness of HR programs & services
Maintain all compliance requirements. Analyze and correct errors and ensure proper quality controls are in place to avoid future errors
Support HR Manager or Plant Operations with the execution of compliance programs, internal audits, external audits, and government audits
May assist management in adhering to business objectives and costs by providing data, input, review, analysis, modeling, or other information and support
Work with the HR SSC team to review and assist with the ongoing development, evaluation, and maintenance of documentation (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions) to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of processes
May lead, participate in and/or support projects and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities within established constraints

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RecruitingSourcingScreeningInterviewingLabor RelationsEmployee RelationsHR CompliancePolicy InterpretationTraining DevelopmentCommunication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The role requires 100% on-site work.

Where is this job located?

The position is located in Lexington, KY.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include supporting HR strategy, performing recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees, leading HR processes like job posting and disciplinary actions, handling employee and labor relations, and providing HR advice to leaders.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have HR experience in recruiting, employee/labor relations, compliance, and supporting plant operations, with the ability to provide counsel to managers and drive process efficiencies.