The Human Resources Manager will build overallorganizational capability for the location. Act as a strategic business partner todrive andleadHR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness,mitigate risk,build talent capabilities, win the hearts and minds of our Saputo team. Provide value-addhuman resources support that hasa positive business impact. Provides HR consultingexpertiseto all levels of employees. 

• Drive and lead positive employee relationsactivities, initiativesandprograms. 

• Administers existing programsin accordance withestablished policies and procedures including EEO and ADA compliance.  

• Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolves through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. Make recommendations to minimizerisk andpotential employment liability.

• Consults with management team to analyze and assesspeopleneeds and concerns. Develop and implementappropriate action plans. 

• Drive performance managementobjectives, people development and training,talentand succession planning. 

• Managerecruitment and hiring processto ensure organizationneeds are met for all non-exempt and exempt level positions.  

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (Federal, State, Local) laws and company policies/guidelines. 

• Perform periodic training for all employee levels to include new business processes,policiesand compliance training.

• Act as the Change Agent for the location.

• Identifiesopportunities to develop and implement new practices/guidelines to achieve business goals. 

• Implementand lead HR initiatives to improve organization effectiveness, including technology enablers, organization design, and cultural development. 

• Provides Affirmative Action program and administration in support of AAP, EEO and OFCCP compliance. 

• For unionized locations, act as the lead in communication and effective resolution for grievances, JLRC’s, compensation and benefit support, and support contract negotiations. 

• Act as the location lead for internal and external audits. Perform pre-audit activities to minimize risk and maximize audit results.

• Identifiesopportunities and recommends changes to increase performance, reduce costs, and positively impactHR metrics through analytical approaches, including the tracking of key data and analyzing trends. 

• Partner with health and safety to drive proactive and positive safety behaviors, culture of injury prevention. 

• Actively apply and support our Saputo Code of Ethics and Saputo Values

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.  

• Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience in labor relations, employee relations, hourly, nonexempt and exempt recruiting, consulting, leadership development, talent development, and/or compensation/benefit administration.  

• Ability to consult with business partners on talent management and organizational design issues.  

• Demonstrates business maturity and integrity, especially when dealing with highly confidential information.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS and ATS applications, Workday a plus!  

• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.   

• Ability to credibly influence others with his/her point of view.  

• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company.  

• Ability to understand and add value to the business.  

• Ability to deliver and execute high-quality and consistent Human Resources processes and services.  

• Ability to align programs and services with Company’s overall vision.  

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 

• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.