Human Resources Manager

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

• Partner with the Plant Senior Leadership Team to help solve complex organizational challenges, while ensuring we have the right people in the right function, helping us drive results and grow our business.
• Manage Human Resources Department, overseeing administration of hiring, retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, and payroll within the organization.  Develop and implement company policies and procedures. 
• Act as a direct liaison for J&J Snack Foods Corp for the development of employee welfare, performance goals, employee development, and auditing. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Direct recruiting and talent management for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Coordinate and conduct employee orientation and onboarding processes.
• Maintain compliance of all laws, policies, and procedures at the federal and state level including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, HIPAA, DOL, EEOC, and ADA.
• Investigate EEOC and employee claims of harassment, unfair treatment, and retaliation.
• Partner with management team to provide strategic insight and guidance critical for on-going positive employee relations.
• Manage disciplinary processes of all employees. Coordinate with Corporate Human Resources and Legal Counsel for major offenses and terminations.
• Oversee attendance policy for all applicable employees.
• Coach and train supervisors on interpreting and enforcing policy and procedures
• Develop, implement, and communicate policies and programs in collaboration with corporate and local management for the structure and organization of all Human Resource functions.
• Maintain employee performance reviews, action plans, merit increases and succession planning program.
• Grow and promote positive employee relations.
• Conduct employee/incident investigations as needed.
• Oversees bi-weekly payroll for all exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Oversee temporary staffing agencies, participate in contract negotiations, and ensure proper insurance requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain all company job descriptions complete with ADA analysis.
• Provide case management for State disability, Unemployment, FMLA and FLI claims.
• Supervise and manage responsibilities of the Human Resources Assistant.
• Primary contact for Compliance/Social
• Maintain retention and accuracy of all confidential personnel records, legal health records, and protected health information for all employees.
• Other projects set forth by Director of Human Resources and the Plant Manager.

COMPETENCIES: 

To perform this job successfully, the HR Manager must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle several projects and tasks independently.
• Strong professional, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and ability to clarify complex processes and procedures to staff, customers, and auditors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and at least five years of prior experience in Human Resources Management for consumer product manufacturer required
• Professional certification such as the SPHR or PHR preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with submitting 8850 claims and E-Verify and I-9 forms required.
• UltiPro and/or Greenhouse experience preferred.

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.