Plant Human Resources Manager

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

As the HR Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping our workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with all employment laws and regulations. Your expertise in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations will be pivotal to our success as we continue to grow and innovate in the competitive food industry. Key Accountabilities:

Lead recruiting, selection, and retention strategies.

Communicate the local Total Rewards programs: Pay for Skills Program, health, dental, life, and vision.

Assess staff and Management training requirements and create programs to meet career development needs.

Direct the implementation of HR policies, programs, and procedures.

Prepare and manage the labor budget including analyzing results and developing recommendations for improvement.

Monitors workers' compensation claims and coordinates work between employee and insurance carrier in collaboration with Health, Safety, Environmental Professional (HSE).

Facilitate and lead the communication process among all levels of the organization.

Responsible for compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters

Assess job descriptions and benchmark pay of positions; review classification of positions and rewrite as needed

Manage conflict resolution, team building and employee skill evaluations.

Provide Leadership and Direction for Plant ERG’s and D&I improvements in collaboration with Plant Director and in alignment with global targets.

Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaint

Monitors performance management and develops training plans

Be the Barilla reference point for the company that provide security to the plant.

Accountable for responsibilities of the local crisis coordinator as defined by the crisis manual.

Monitor proper documentation of OSHA recordables and annual required OSHA training.

Oversee Facilities Management and support the environmental policy and the continuous improvement of the pollution prevention / sustainable processes at the plant.

Working knowledge of all FSSC22000, Food Safety, GFCO, AOECS, GMP and any other certificates that are required to ensure protection to the brand and consumer.

Additional Information:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related field.

Minimum of 5 + year's Management experience in the human resources function is required, preferably with specific experience in Human Resources Management within a production facility and with progressive responsibility.

Previous experience in a multi-national environment is a plus.

HR certification is a plus.

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws required.

7 yrs experience with online talent attraction and employer branding

5-7 yrs experience managing vendors

Experience partnering with management and staff in a team based environment while handling confidential information with judgement and discretion

Physical/Mental/Organizational Capabilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in planning, prioritizing and executing multiple tasks

Work independently and in cooperation s with others on multiple activities, with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities

Computer experience with MS Office including Outlook, SAP preferred

Employee Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company matching up to 6%

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.