As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Human Resource Manager will partner 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. The HR Manager will manage the Human Resources Department, overseeing administration of hiring, retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, and Worker’s Compensation within the organization. They will also develop and implement company policies and procedures, compensation classification, and programs for employee training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and communicate policies and programs in collaboration with corporate and local management for the structure and organization of all J&J Snack Food employees.
• Coach and train supervisors on interpreting and enforcing policy and procedures.
• Oversee attendance policy for all applicable employees.
• Manage disciplinary processes of all employees. Coordinate with Director Human Resources and Legal Counsel for major offenses and terminations.
• Maintain 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 analysis.
• Investigate EEOC and employee claims of harassment, unfair treatment, and retaliation.
• Partner with the leadership team to provide strategic insight and guidance critical for on-going positive employee relations.
• Maintain positive Labor Relations with local Union.
• Maintain employee performance reviews, action plans, merit increases and succession planning program.
• Assist with benefit enrollment and resolve benefit issues.
• Direct recruiting and talent management including the vetting and onboarding process for salary and hourly positions.
• Oversee temporary staffing agencies, participate in contract negotiations, and ensure proper insurance requirements are met.
• Key focal point for the establishment and delivery of annual training programs to meet OSHA requirements, food defense, and leadership training needs through varying training methodologies.
• Develop and maintain all company job descriptions complete with ADA analysis.
• Workers Compensation Management to include reporting of injuries and case management.
• Participate in accident investigations.
• Primary contact for Ethics/Social 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 Director Human Resources and the Plant Manager

Key Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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 or commensurate experience.
• Professional certification such as the SPHR or PHR preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; UltiPro experience preferred.
• Labor Relations experience is preferred.

EEO Statement:

J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and
unemployment status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HR Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person