HR Manager

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all Human Resource-related functions within the Latrobe facility. This individual leads a team of two in ensuring the strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives. Using their knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices this role partners heavily with the Plant Manager and operations teams to promote a positive, high performing environment for all employees. The Human Resources Manager reports into the CHRO and will also support comprehensive improvement projects to align the site’s local initiatives with companywide programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization’s employee relations program

Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans; communicates those plans with their team to ensure appropriate execution

Coaches and guides business leaders on HR technical advice and knowledge such as progressive discipline, LOA, and attendance

Maintains awareness of changing laws, regulations and guidelines to ensure ongoing compliance; communicates these updates to their team and facility leaders as needed

Identifies opportunities for continuous learning for their HR team

Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition Leader on staffing process including recruitment, screening and interviewing, job offers

Works with the site Training Manager to ensure new employee orientation, safety trainings and any other employee development/training opportunities are provided

Measures and analyzes turnover rates, absenteeism, and staffing levels

Manages and promotes retention initiatives with facility leadership

Investigates employee issues and conflicts to bring resolution

Assists with determining appropriate staffing levels in coordination with operations managers

Acts as a key business partner and change agent to promote a high performing work environment

Works with department managers and supervisors to set performance goals, monitor progress, and provide feedback

Leads annual open enrollment efforts including employee communications; works with the Benefits Manager to ensure appropriate delivery to employees

Ensure accuracy of all Human Resources records and maintain compliance with record keeping and retention policies

Supports succession planning process to ensure the right talent for key roles

Manages day-to-day labor relations matters and disputes through administration of collective bargaining agreement and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations

Represents the Company at personnel hearings related to UI, Work Comp, Union Contracts, etc

Divides time between production facility and off-site warehouse to connect with employees and provide support to management teams as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Related professional certifications, preferred

Minimum of 7 years work experience as an HR leader, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong Generalist background

Experience working with labor unions

Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations

Experience coaching and mentoring a team

Strong knowledge of HR related metrics and best practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage and build effective interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

Strong knowledge of MS Office software, especially MS Excel

Experience working within an HRIS and other HR related systems

Must be able to commute between local sites and attend off-site community events as needed

Ability to work a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 employee population

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Full-time