HR Manager

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Strategic business partner to the Non-Operations teams across Saputo USA. Acts as trusted counsel and advisor to the business comprising of over 400 employees. Responsibilities include focus on multiple departments and locations. Leads a team of HR Professionals in the delivery of HR programs and support of organizational and talent strategies to advance business results.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Provides coaching, consulting and problem solving in areas including but not limited to:
  • recruitment and selection
  • performance management
  • leadership and employee development
  • succession planning
  • training
  • policy/procedure interpretation and implementation
• Partner with leadership on HR Programs roll-out
• Drives Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives across functional teams.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations problems. Anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Monitors health of organization through Stay and Exit Interviews
• Champions Culture, Engagement & Retention strategies
• Analyze data and trends and make recommendations based on root causes.
• Recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• In accordance with established guidelines, provides managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Track and communicate key HR performance indicators for assigned organization. Determine corrective actions where appropriate.
• May assist in Affirmative Action planning and reporting.
• Provides assistance and coaching to HR team members
• Mentors other staff as applicable.
• May represent the Company at employment-related claims hearings with external agencies.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You

• 5 - 8 years' related experience
• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues, knowledge of sound human resources principles as well as the HR regulatory environment is a plus.
• Must have assessment, presentation, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Experience effectively addressing sensitive and/or stressful situations and information with tact, discretion and strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Broad understanding of employment laws.
• SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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