Human Resources Manager – Planters (Suffolk, VA)

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

Maintains positive employee relations with all employees through effective administration of company policies.
Effective management of a collective bargaining agreement in a union environment.
Advises and guides management in the effective utilization of human resources.
Holds responsibility for decision making with respect to terminations and performance counseling to assure consistent enforcement of policies and procedures as not to violate any state or federal law.
Is responsible for the effective administration of all company benefit plans.
Maintains the plant's affirmative action program.
Assist in On-boarding, tracking Career and Performance program, Succession Planning, and annual wage increases.
Lead the development and execution of training programs.
Assist in completion of payroll and maintaining time and attendance program.
Accountable for developing the supervisor of safety/security/medical on overseeing the development of the Safety and Security Programs to meet OSHA and corporate requirements, to assure safe and healthy working conditions, and reduce frequency of accidents.
Accountable for developing the supervisor of safety/security/medical on managing the workers' compensation and non-work-related disability programs that control costs and ensure quality care for employees through coordination with the medical community.
Maintains the Human Resources Information System to ensure it accurately reflects human resource and payroll information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent employee relations experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resource Management or Generalist role.
Previous HR leadership experience in an operations or manufacturing environment.
A strong pattern of initiative, achievement, and leadership.
Proven problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience in a manufacturing/processing environment.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

Experience with collective bargaining agreements.

LOCATION: Suffolk, VA

Pay Range & Benefits:

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $98,100 - $137,300 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will ,depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.