A well-established food manufacturer is searching for a Bilingual Plant HR Manager to join their team in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management within a manufacturing environment and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Staffing: Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, interviewing, and onboarding of new employee owners. Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions and consistently follow Company processes and best practices.
• Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee owner concerns, resolving conflicts in a positive and proactive manner, and promoting open communication. Conduct investigations and provide guidance on disciplinary actions
• Payroll Management: Ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing & reporting for local non-exempt employees in accordance with Company policies.
• Performance Management: Manage and oversee performance appraisal systems. Provide coaching and support to managers and employee owners to enhance performance and development. Facilitate performance improvement, disciplinary actions and termination process if required.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate employee owner and management development programs. Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Compliance and HR Systems: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records/data.
• Compensation and Benefits: Administer, coordinate and communicate Company compensation and benefits programs including leave management and Workers Compensation.
• Health and Safety: Collaborate with the safety team to promote a safe working environment. Participate in safety, training and audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• HR Policies and Procedures: Manage, implement, and communicate updated HR policies and procedures. Communicate policies to employees and ensure consistent application.
• Employee Owner Engagement: Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and retention. Organize events and activities that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Confidentiality: Maintain a high degree of integrity and sensitivity. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge and understanding of all local/state/federal laws required for assigned states/locations.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
• PHR/SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Salary: 90-115K, Medical Benefits, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement

Please contact Jennifer, jennifer@producecareers.com