Senior HR Manager

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted partner to the General Manager and site leadership, advising on all aspects of people management and leadership. 
• Strong focus on compliance by ensuring all federal, state, and local laws related to employment matters are diligently followed, successfully executed, and consistently enforced.  This includes the expanded Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), pay data reporting, wage and hour compliance, and record retention.  Thoroughly review policies and procedures in relation to state and local laws to ensure compliance with new and/or changing laws and proactively make recommendations to corporate for policy updates.  Communicate and comply with established policies and procedures.   
• Creates a culture of inclusion and high employee engagement which includes developing and implementing programs around employee engagement, performance, and development to ensure we attract and retain top talent. 
• Proactively analyzes employee data to determine talent trends including turnover, compensation, employee development, etc. and develop programs to ensure employee retention and engagement. 
• Develops and implements effective change management and communication programs so that leaders and employees are fully informed and buy-in to change.  
• Manages talent acquisition process for site including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of employees at all levels. 
• Collaborates with leadership on all employee relations matters. Advises leaders on the application and interpretation of policies, procedures, laws, standards, compensation requirements, and legal compliance. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. 
• Addresses employee concerns and conducts investigations as necessary to resolve issues. 
• Oversee employment records including, but not limited to personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.  
• Supports benefit programs for sites including disability, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.  
• Operates within the core values of respect and care for others. 

 Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position 

 

Physical Requirements:   

• General office environment with majority of time working on a computer and prolonged periods of sitting  
• Regular exposure to the plant floor, including exposure to noise, dust, and variation in temperature (hot/cold)   

 

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements: 

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and code of conduct   
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor versus in the office   

 

Performance Expectations: 

• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to location and employees  
• Administer established policies and procedures relating to employees  
• Maintain knowledge of trends, regulatory changes, employment law that affect location and/or employees  
• Convey a positive attitude, embrace change, and possess a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities  
• Leadership and engagement of team to achieve performance expectations  
• Act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality  

 

Skills and Work Experience Requirements: 

• Seven (7) plus years’ experience in Human Resources - food manufacturing environment preferred  
• Strong compliance experience, ensuring accordance with all federal, state, and local laws related to employment matters and Human Resources including conducting effective investigations to successfully resolve matters  
• Strong change management and communication skills, both written and verbal communication skills  
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, able to foster teamwork, establish and build trusting relationships  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills  
• Demonstrated team leadership experience  
• Managerial and organizational skills, attention to detail essential  
• Time management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously  
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of HRIS system (UltiPro) 

 

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field required  
• SHRM-CP or SCP strongly preferred 

 

Career Progression:  

• Leaders are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer  
• Expectations for promotion or job role change will be driven by business growth and future needs  

 

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives. 

Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package. 

• Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
• 401(K)
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
• Relocation

Blommer Chocolate 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

 

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.