Place of Business:
La Moderna USA

Position Description:
Oversees Human Resources function for 180+ employees at Mexican-owned pasta manufacturing company located in Cleburne, Texas as well as two other locations, including one in CA. Must have working knowledge of California employment law. Experienced employee engagement professional.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages the overall Human Resources function, ensuring local, state and federal employment laws are followed. Supervises one direct report: Human Resources Assistant. Oversees the following programs:

Employee Engagement:

* Fosters a proactive environment in dealings with employees at every level

* Offers ideas on how to increase employee engagement through employee stay interviews, etc. and facilitate the implementation.

* Researches employee award initiatives and presents proposals to management for implementation.

* Serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO, and all directors, remaining open to change.

* Responsible for annual anniversary award recognitions and coordinates awards preparation with Mexico for presentation to employees at annual employee appreciation event.

* Partners with management and other departments to coordinate any events, gatherings or recognition ceremonies for employees at the Company.

Talent Acquisition:

* Ensures the best resources are utilized to hire and retain the most qualified employees.

* Provides updated compensation information as it’s available to ensure job postings are updated accordingly.

* Participates in local job fairs as needed.

* Supports initiatives to enhance and improve talent acquisition efforts.

Training Program:

* Oversees Training program for employees ensuring pertinent and useful training programs are designed and carried out to meet the needs of the business.

* Presents HR portion of New Hire Orientation.

* Reviews training evaluations submitted by attendees and provides feedback to management.

* Offers advice for new training initiatives as revealed in operations meetings.

Employee Relations:

* Responsible for employee relations program for the Company, including investigations and appropriate outcomes for the benefit of the employee and the Company.

* Coaches members of the management team on issues and offers advice for proactive measures to prevent reoccurrences.

* Performs investigations into any EEO-related incidents reported to Human Resources in compliance with employee handbook and policies.

* Prepares corrective actions for employees, from verbal up to suspension and/or termination and consults with the company legal team as necessary.

* Serves as a trusted liaison between employees and management, ensuring confidentiality when not prohibited by law, and maintaining an open-door policy.

External Audits, Reporting, etc.:

* Represents Interamerican Foods Corporation at unemployment hearings.

* Responsible for providing information and working with internal and external auditors on year-end administrative and financial audits.

* Provides assistance with documentation requested by BRC, AIB, and other related audits or surveys upon request.

* Provides ad hoc reports to management upon their request.

Policies & Procedures, Employee Handbook

* Maintains up-to-date Employee Handbooks as well as applicable policies and procedures for Texas and California as laws change as well as when company initiatives change.

* Serves as subject matter expert on content of handbook and policies with ability to defend actions by HR regarding specific policies and procedures.

* Ensures policies and procedures are fair and consistent among all employees.

Budget and Staffing Planning:

* Controls and administers the Human Resources budget ensuring company resources are well distributed by priority.

* Maintains effective relations with vendors to obtain the best conditions possible for the Company.

* Makes recommendation to management regarding staffing initiatives and provides applicable analysis to support.

Compensation Management:

* Manages the Salary Administration Program ensuring our compensation package are competitive.

* Participates in various salary surveys throughout the year as well as the annual survey at year end.

* Compiles and prepares proposal for presentation to CEO for subsequent Board of Directors meeting.

* Maintains updated job descriptions in line with BRC and other regulatory requirements.

* Creates new job descriptions and assigns applicable salary range according to approved salary administration program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources with at least three (3) in a management position.
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification preferred.
• Proven experience in effective employee engagement at all levels.

Salary:
$76,800-$96,000

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