Human Resources Manager HYBRID - 25164

Our client, a global food manufacturer in the Blue Anchor/Hammonton NJ area, is actively looking for a manufacturing plant-based HR Manager to join their team for an 8+month contract position!

This is a Hybrid role, it requires no less than 3 days at the plant per week

Position overview:

• As the Plant Human Resources Manager in Blue Anchor, NJ you'll have the opportunity to lead Human Resource activities within the facility, focusing on labor and employee relations. 
• You will ensure continuity of all Human Resource-related operations. 
• Your outgoing and contagious positivity will be key to engaging and support the plant team! Bonus points for food industry and/or union environment experience. 
• In Blue Anchor, you will lead a Human Resource team that prioritizes people above all else. 
• Whether it's fostering a safe work environment, providing professional development opportunities, or celebrating successes, our team places a strong emphasis on the well-being and growth of our employees. 
• Our team is not just leaders; we're facilitators, mentors, and champions of a positive work culture.

 A Taste of What You'll Be Doing 

• Liaison - You are the right hand to the Plant Manager and the 'heartbeat' of the plant! Your focus on people and ability to understand what they want will get them engaged. Manage union relations, grievances, arbitrations, and negotiations. 
• Human Resources - You will provide leadership to your team while managing EEOC, Affirmative Action, Employee Relations and communicating HR information using the appropriate vehicles. 
• Training - You will be responsible for managing training employees and leadership on HR technologies, service delivery models and additional programs as needed. You will also be part of developing the leadership team, other HR Talent as well as Front-Line leaders. 
• Culture - You know how to bring people together. As a focus, we will ask you to drive the culture and people strategy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills Required:

• Exceptionally demonstrated Human Resource experience including in-depth experience with grievances and labor relations 
• Leadership and team management

Skills Preferred: 

Union experience not required, but advantageous

Experience Required:

• In-depth HR experience 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture and collaborate effectively with partners to achieve objectives 
• Previous experience in manufacturing industry is a  must
• Strong leadership skills to oversee and mentor Generalist staff while possessing comprehensive knowledge of HR generalist functions

Experience Preferred:

• Food manufacturing experience
• Experience in a union environment 

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years related work experience or a High School diploma/GED with 10+ related work experience.

 Our hiring process:

After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.

Similar titles encouraged to apply:

• HR Manager
• HR Generalist 
• Human Resources Generalist
• Labor Relations Manager
• Employee Benefits Manager