Manager, Human Resources

Your Opportunity as the Human Resources Manager The HR Manager is responsible for management, execution, and delivery of local HR support and services for the facility. Assures operations and deliverables meet or exceed plant objectives, follow corporate and operational strategies, and integrate as appropriate with other HR functions. Location: McCalla, Alabama Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite In this role you will: Serves on the site leadership team; acts as a coach, advisor, and confidante to operations leaders Manage plant HR activities such as hourly recruiting, performance management, employee/labor relations, and local talent management efforts Advise on HR best practices through policy development, establishment of resources and talent management. Helps drive high performance work systems with a leadership role in driving organization capability Oversee elements of the Operations Excellence to ensure alignment on HR strategies and priorities. Proactively plan for project, system, and organizational contingencies related to operations and recommend, implement, manage, or support changes under the guidance of senior management. Assure that physical, financial, and people resources are managed effectively. Support the functional strategy by designing programs, policies, and practices to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy Manage supplemental activities such as community outreach, employee events, etc. Provide excellent service to ensure activities provide the intended experience for end users in an efficient and effective manner; manage tasks of self and team to assure deadlines are met according to established service levels/targets Escalate particularly specialized, difficult, or sensitive matters to the appropriate “Center of Excellence” resource and assure that cases are updated and maintained accordingly. Assist the Regional HR Manager with the execution of the compliance programs, internal audits, external audits, and government audits. Lead the talent acquisition and management process including hourly recruiting, performance management, employee/labor relations and employee engagement. Develop, coach, and mentor staff to build a high-performance team. Set goals and facilitate growth and development to meet individualized employee career goals, motivational needs, and organizational opportunities. Support organizational direction and culture. Effectively manage employee performance using established company tools. Recommend personnel decisions (e.g., compensation, recognition, transfer, promotion). Participate in the development and delivery of training for internal staff, specialist groups, or others as needed. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree 7 years HR functional experience (e.g., employee relations, staffing, compensation, benefits, learning, employee data) Previous management experience Experience working at a manufacturing site Experience leading and mentoring a team and helping to foster/create a “great place to work” Experience delivering and improving HR plant processes to maximize efficiency & deliver quality services Experience successfully managing multiple priorities & projects through successful delivery & implementation under time, budget, and political pressure Experience working, monitoring, and interacting with third-party vendors Strong people leadership skills and demonstrated track record of success leading initiatives Significant business/operational knowledge with an understanding of risks, challenges, and advantages Flexibility to support a 24 hour/7 day a week continuous manufacturing operation Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Labor Relations experience Food manufacturing experience Experience working in High Performance Organization work systems PHR or SPHR certification #LI-JS1 The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®  We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.