Hr Manager Ferrara

Hr Manager
Ferrara
Emilia Romagna, Ferrara

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.

Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.

Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9, 000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U. S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil.

Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

HR Manager Job Location: ItascaWant to make an impact?

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the manufacturing site's human resources team by planning, implementing, and evaluating labor relations, employee relations, recruitment and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

The Human Resources Manager also leads change and improvement in bottom-line results and implements corporate organizational initiatives and programs with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.

Ways you will make a difference Leads and develops the plant HR team, including strategic workforce planning, budget management, performance management, and all other responsibilities associated with functional leadership while leveraging the Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Total Rewards teams as needed.

Partners with employees at all levels in the manufacturing plant to provide expertise and counseling for all people issues.

Establishes and maintains a positive employee relations environment at the facility, implement and consistently administer policies and procedures, develop and implement Issue Resolution Process, participate in local HR/management organizations.

Partners with the plant management team to develop and communicate the Plant's strategic plan, culture, and goals.

Communicates benefits program, enroll new hires, assist with annual open enrollment, issue resolution, and answer benefit questions and concerns.

Leads the plant management team on HR processes including workforce planning, annual reviews, performance/succession planning, compensation administration, organizational change and effectiveness, implement Skills that will make you successful Demonstrated success translating business strategies into organizational and HR strategies and actions.

Proven ability to lead and manage teams.

Ability to communicate effectively and influence across multiple levels and functions and various group sizes.

Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations.

Experience with most, or all, of the core aspects of human resource management – e. g. , staffing, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, training, retention and engagement.

Expertise in providing insightful HR consultation to leaders and employees.

Ability to objectively coach, influence, and mentor employees and management through complex or difficult issues.

Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise Proven ability to make quick and accurate decisions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities.

Experiences that will support your success BA/BS Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or directly related discipline SHRM Certification preferred Ideal candidate will have 3 plus years of professional level Manager experience in Human Resource Experience leading or supporting high volume, full-cycle staffing for hourly employees Knowledge of employment law and practices required Strong prioritization, organizational and communication skills with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and service orientation Must maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee data.

Advanced skills with MS Word, MS Excel, SuccessFactors and ADP preferred.

Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people.

A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and RD facilities.

Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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