Job description

Our Manufacturing Company is Seeking a HR Business Partner!

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Village Gourmet brings together and invests in specialty producers of fine meat and snacking options to help America eat better. With a dedication to quality, Village Gourmet supports its specialty food brands with the resources they need to grow operations and bring their products to consumers across the country. The 5 entities (3 Little Pigs, Longhini Sausage, Fabrique Delices, Uncle Charley’s Sausage and Esposito’s Sausage) within Village Gourmet share the same commitment to using time-honored recipes and high-quality ingredients, from fresh sausage, classic charcuterie, accompaniments, snacks, and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Policy and Compliance

· Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the HR Director and legal contact as needed/required.

· Manages employee handbook updates and policy development.

· Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

· Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.

· Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.

Employee Relations

· Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to department heads and plant management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

· Partners with HR Director to conduct monthly meetings with respective business units.

· Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

· Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Leave Management

· Administers FMLA and other Leave of Absence (ADA, PFL, STD/LTD, FFCRA, Disability, Unpaid) administration, tracking and payroll coding.

· Oversees Leave Logic Portal

Payroll

• Responsible for accurate, timely and efficient processing of the biweekly payroll for two of the four business entities within Village Gourmet, in accordance with Federal and State guidelines via HRIS (Paylocity). (approximately 150 employees)

· Generates weekly labor and OT reporting from the HRIS (Paylocity) for upload to reporting system- PowerBi, then weekly distribution to plant.

General

· Assist with & direct employee questions related to benefits, employee relations, leave of absences, on-the-job injuries, etc.

· Onboarding & Offboarding support for House of Bricks

· General support as an admin in HRIS system (Paylocity) for House of Bricks – employee HRIS maintenance, Time and labor updates, training support for management and staff.

· Print & Stock employment applications in the “Candidate Mailbox” outside the front door. Confirm that we have an application on file for any individual that interviews for a position within the company. Maintain an electronic file.

· Maintain electronic employee files for the House of Bricks plant.

· Event Planning (Team lunches, flower/gift basket orders, birthday cakes, etc.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree

· 5+ years of HR experience

· Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.

· Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

· SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) highly preferred.

JOB SKILLS

· Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to manage, protect, and maintain confidential information.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with HRIS and Payroll Processing software

· Working knowledge of MS Office.

· Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) highly preferred.

WORK TYPE:

This role is a regular employee, full-time salaried position that is normally scheduled:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Overtime work may be required based on the needs of the business.

Overtime pay is 1.5 x the base rate for all hours worked over 40 within a work week.

BENEFITS:

· Paid vacation

· Paid sick/personal days

· 401K with employer match

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Company paid life insurance and long-term disability

· Paid company holidays

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

General office environment: Majority of work is completed in a general office environment with exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced environment. Continuously required to sit, hear and/or respond to verbal/audio cues, see and/or respond to visual cues perform repetitive motions of hands and wrists, and read computer screen. Occasionally required to stand or walk. Rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend, or reach with hands and arms. Rarely required to, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Rarely exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Affirmative action plan/equal employment opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement:

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements for this role? (REQUIRED)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Human resources: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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