ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Partners with the Plant Senior Leadership Team to help solve complex organizational challenges, while ensuring we have the right people in the right function, helping us drive results and grow our business. 

• Manages Human Resources Department: Oversee administration of hiring, retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, and payroll within the organization.  

• Acts as a direct liaison for J&J Snack Foods Corp. for the development of employee welfare, performance goals, employee development, and auditing. 

• Supervises the HR Team direct recruiting and talent management for salaried and hourly positions. Coordinate and conduct employee orientation and onboarding processes.  

• Maintains compliance of all laws, policies, and procedures at the federal and state level including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, HIPAA, DOL, EEOC, and ADA. 

• Investigates EEOC and employee claims of harassment, unfair treatment, and retaliation. 

• Partners with management team to provide strategic insight and guidance critical for on-going positive employee relations. 

• Manages disciplinary processes of all employees.  

• Coordinates with Corporate Human Resources and Legal Counsel for major offenses and terminations.  

• Oversees attendance policy for all applicable employees. 

• Coaches and trains supervisors on interpreting and enforcing policy and procedures 

• Develops, implements, and communicates policies and programs in collaboration with corporate and local management for the structure and organization of all Human Resource functions. 

• Develops and maintains all company job descriptions complete with ADA analysis. 

• Maintains employee performance reviews, action plans, merit increases and succession planning program. Grow and promote positive employee relations. 

• Conducts employee/incident investigations as needed. 

• Oversees bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees. 

• Oversees temporary staffing agencies and ensure proper insurance requirements are met. 

• Develops and maintain all company job descriptions complete with ADA analysis. 

• Provides case management for State disability, Unemployment, FMLA and FLI claims. 

• Primary contact for compliance audits. Maintain retention and accuracy of all confidential personnel records, legal health records, and protected health information for all employees. 
• Other projects set forth by Corporate Human Resources and the Plant Manager. 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle several projects and tasks independently  

• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills 

• Coaching and mentoring skills 

• Excellent interpersonal communication and ability to clarify complex processes and procedures to staff, customers, and auditors 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change. 
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skill 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and at least five years of prior experience in Human Resources Management for consumer product manufacturer. 

• Professional certification such as the SPHR or PHR preferred 

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. UltiPro experience preferred. 

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimal