Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

We are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all Human Resource-related functions within the Latrobe facility. This individual leads a team of two in ensuring the strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives. Using their knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices this role partners heavily with the Plant Manager and operations teams to promote a positive, high performing environment for all employees. The Human Resources Manager reports into the CHRO and will also drive comprehensive improvement projects to align the site’s local initiatives with company-wide programs. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization’s employee relations program 
• Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans; communicates those plans with their team to ensure appropriate execution
• Coaches and guides business leaders on HR technical advice and knowledge such as progressive discipline, LOA, and attendance 
• Maintains awareness of changing laws, regulations and guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance; communicates these updates to their team and facility leaders as needed 
• Identifies opportunities for continuous learning for their HR team
• Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition Leader on staffing process including recruitment, screening and interviewing, job offers
• Works with the site Training Manager to ensure new employee orientation, safety trainings and any other employee development/training opportunities are provided
• Measures and analyzes turnover rates, absenteeism, and staffing levels
• Manages and promotes retention initiatives with facility leadership
• Investigates employee issues and conflicts to bring resolution 
• Assists with determining appropriate staffing levels in coordination with operations managers
• Acts as a key business partner and change agent to promote a high performing work environment 
• Works with department managers and supervisors to set performance goals, monitor progress, and provide feedback 
• Leads annual open enrollment efforts including employee communications; works with the Benefits Manager to ensure appropriate delivery to employees  
• Ensure accuracy of all Human Resources records and maintain compliance with record keeping and retention policies
• Supports succession planning process to ensure the right talent for key roles
• Manages day-to-day labor relations matters and disputes through administration of collective bargaining agreement and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations 
• Represents the Company at personnel hearings related to UI, Work Comp, Union Contracts, etc
• Divides time between production facility and off-site warehouse to connect with employees and provide support to management teams as needed 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• Related professional certifications, preferred
• Minimum of 7 years work experience as an HR leader, preferably in a manufacturing environment 
• Strong Generalist background
• Experience working with labor unions
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Experience coaching and mentoring a team 
• Strong knowledge of HR related metrics and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and build effective interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization 
• Strong knowledge of MS Office software, especially MS Excel 
• Experience working within an HRIS and other HR related systems 
• Must be able to commute between local sites and attend off-site community events as needed 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 employee population 

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.