HR Manager- 1st Shift (2866)

About Us

Ever since the small beginnings as Thielmann's, a small sausage shop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin back in 1947, Old Wisconsin Sausage has become synonymous with quality sausage. Since Carl Buddig and Company acquired the business, we have been a family operation. 

At Old Wisconsin Sausage, we are exceptionally proud of our family of employees and the commitment they show every day! We count on every person doing their job as it is the key to our success. We also pride ourselves on the long tenure we have with many of our employees. 

In addition to taking pride in our work, we celebrate our success and give back to our community. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through contributions, volunteer work and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the community that has supported us over the years. 

Join the Old Wisconsin Proud family where tradition meets innovation and our passion for quality products is matched with our commitment to our people and community

Summary:  This position is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations for their respective department.

Backup / Coverage: Plant Manager

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ensure compliance and successful execution of: Payroll Administration, Attendance Tracking, Associate incentive programs, FMLA/LOA/ADA documentation, and other compliance requirements.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and other Department Managers to resolve concerns/issues with employees.
• Investigate and resolve employee issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assist in providing employee relations support on all shifts.
• Develop and/or deliver HR training to employees and the Management team.
• Identify, develop, and implement programs and processes supporting business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and recommended best practices to maintain compliance.

• Ensure employee files are compliant with company and legal requirements.
• Completes salary employment verifications.

• Coordinate with the Administrative team to execute associate engagement activities.

• Complete reporting, send email of termination notification for salary employees, but backup in sending for all employees as needed.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs/employee engagement.
• Facilitates training as needed (example: harassment training).
• Represent Company at hearings and investigations (example: unemployment).
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars.
• Any other tasks/duties requested or assigned by Management.

Supervisory Responsibility:  Yes

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Comprehensive understanding of local, State, and Federal employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Must have time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Must act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required and/or five years of experience.
• At least 5 years of strong HR Generalist experience.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Individuals may need to sit or stand regularly. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts occasionally. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as a bump cap and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. The noise level in the production areas, work environment is loud.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.