HR Manager Job at Pacific Southwest Container in Modesto

Job Summary:

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC is a world-class, ISO 9001 manufacturer of custom packaging. We are a market leader in the design and conversion of corrugated, folding carton, single-face lamination, foam protective packaging and point-of-purchase displays. Our facilities in Modesto and Visalia serve a wide variety of end use customers who value creativity, flexibility, speed to market and best total system cost. We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration, and foundation of our family-owned company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: 360 degrees Health; Teamwork; Quality; and Sustainability.

Pacific Southwest Container is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and execute the HR mission, which includes high quality, strategic HR partnership to this role's business partners at PSC's designated manufacturing site. The role encompasses all aspects of HR including, but not limited to people and leader development, attracting and retaining top talent, providing and at times, facilitating learning opportunities for the PSC workforce at all levels, employee relations, reducing risks, as well as additional people-related responsibilities. This role reports directly to the HR Director while working closely with the site's Operations Manager as well as all other frontline leaders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Site HR Lead for assigned manufacturing facility.
• Leads Human Resource programs within the assigned function, including but not limited to, employee engagement, development, talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, HR compliance, and unemployment.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues via effective and thorough investigation.
• Operates as a trusted advisor to the site's leadership, strengthening team effectiveness, and ensuring PSC values are always adhered to.
• Provide balanced leadership as a member of management as well as an employee advocate.
• Coach site leadership on the effective use of positive employee relations approaches and practices.
• Supports hiring managers in identifying and retaining top talent, with focus on internal growth when possible.
• Drive best practice sharing with peer HR Managers across the PSC sites; ensure a "one team" approach across the manufacturing network.
• Coaches and develops leaders and team members.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline HR processes and helps to drive efficiencies with continuous improvement mindset.
• Leads and supports strategic HR initiatives.
• Leads an HR team, supporting growth and development, setting clear goals and objectives and providing clarity around role responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge Of

• Knowledge and experience with Federal and California employment law - CA/Fed leaves of absence, ADA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, etc.
• Prior supervisory and/or Employee Relations/Industrial Relations experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience enabling Lean Manufacturing / Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) practices
• Passion and experience for engaging employees at all levels to drive business results.

- Skilled In

• Strong leader with high interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Capable of communicating effectively and widely to all levels of the organization.
• A pattern of collaboration and proactive business partnering to achieve results.
• Experience effectively managing in a matrixed structure.
• Ability to work varying shifts as needed to support a 24/7 workforce.

- Ability To

• Acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Coach and develop others.
• Comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Meet deadlines with little or no direct supervision.

Education and Experience:

• HR Certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP etc)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, manufacturing preferred
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow or other HRIS,
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience with conflict management and demonstrated mediation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong consulting relationships and influence business leaders through coaching and partnerships

Physical Requirements:

In typical 8 hr. day, position requires

1-2 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

Standing

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Sitting

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Walking

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Speaking

x

Lifting

x

Pushing

x

Pulling

x

Stooping

x

Bending

x

Manual Dexterity

x

Vision

x

Hearing

x

Reading

x

Heat (Extreme)

x

Cold (Extreme)

x

Salary: $100,000 - $132,000/yr. plus bonus depending on experience.