Complex Human Resources Manager

We are actively hiring a seasoned HR professional to lead the HR function at our Milford, DE facility.  This person manages the HR function at a plant facility and live operations functions associated with the plant.  Responsibilities include staffing, safety, associate relations and employment data process functions in order to provide the service required by the customer. The HR Complex Manager ensures that the processes used comply with Company policy and procedure, and meets all compliance requirements (AAP, EEOC, DHS, DOL, OSHA, etc.).

• Develops, implements, and audits an effective recruiting / selection plan to attract exempt and non-exempt talent to ensure facilities are adequately staffed.
• Develops, implements, and audits processes (with metrics) to reduce turnover.
• Ensures compliance in AAP, EEOC, DOL, DHS, OSHA, and all other federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. 
• Responsible for strategic Human Resources planning and goal setting, Develops and updates an annual HR business plan, which supports the initiatives of field operations.
• Ensures HR staff is fully trained in job responsibilities and develop an audit process to insure consistency in product quality.
• Develops and implements new ideas and concepts to move HR and the business forward.

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline or equivalent work experience and 5 plus years of relevant experience.  

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Previous knowledge and proven success supervising such functions as:  AAP, OSHA, EEOC, DHS, DOL, exempt and non-exempt staffing. 
• Proven success in supervision of HR associates which leads to innovation, accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Previous experience with HRIS, proven track record in developing methods to reduce turnover, expertise in developing and maintain recognition programs.
• The skills and abilities to train, coach and mentor supervision in effective methods in directing the workforce. 
• Proven ability to supervise the Safety function and control worker compensation costs, TRIR, LTR. 
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a 1 to 3 year time span.  Must be able to multi-task, to organize multiple protocols and projects and complete on schedule. 
• Strong problem solving skills; able to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level. 
• Knowledge of and ability to provide strong customer orientation.  Requires ability to communicate to all levels of the organization and a commitment to excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Knowledge of and a commitment to team performance, effective coaching demonstrated skills of a strong team player. 
• Ability to travel to other facilities and plants for meetings and/or Company business.  Travel will be minimal. 

• Position is mostly sedentary at our corporate office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
• May require occasional travel to other offices or buildings.

The position may occasionally visit a plant facility. When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floor which include metal and plastic grating surfaces
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry/food/processing facility
• Must wear and use protective/safety equipment required for the job as directed by the company.