Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented HR Business Partner to support the development and administration of core HR processes including Compensation, Performance Management, HR Employee Relations, talent development, salary planning, and employee engagement activities. As an HR Business partner, the position provides timely and helpful advice, direction and support to leaders and employees pertaining to the interpretation of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Administers various HR plans and procedures for the company; assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures including the employee handbook.
• Strong Compensation and Performance Management experience
• Partner with respective client group to understand the business challenges and to ensure effective and timely HR support
• Answer employee questions not limited to: HR policy / procedure interpretation, time off, leave of absence, health insurance, relocation and learning and development.
• Works with department managers to determine resource needs and partners with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure the effective execution of recruitment activities for full-time and temporary employees.
• Lead annual Performance Management process and coach managers through process. Provide guidance to ensure the integrity of the performance management program and the development of employees
• Support salary planning and succession planning processes by collecting and providing input to the assessment of employees and managing cycle timelines.

• Monitors compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and recommends changes to policies and practices as appropriate.
• Supports various employee relations, development and training activities to ensure that employee development goals are met.
• Supports the administration of the annual employee engagement survey, reports results and collaborates with leaders to develop appropriate responses to issues identified in the survey.
• Stay abreast of HR and market trends, challenge the status quo, and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual HR service improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelors or Masters degree in HR related field or business preferred

· Proven, progressive HR knowledge and capability with 8 years of HR experience

· Excellent judgement in the selection of key talent that meets organizational needs

· Strong communication and project management skills

· Current understanding of federal and state employment regulations

· Experience in developing HR metrics and providing management reports

· Proficiency with MS Teams, HRIS platforms and web-based learning

· A willingness to be open and learn

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, normally by talking, listening, writing and typing, move around the office. Moreover, the employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs.

The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules and directives, including safe work practices.

Chicken of the Sea is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, marital status, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.