Diamond Foods: HR Manager
bizhaven · Stockton, United States
Human Resources Manager Stockton, CA Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California® was on a mission to bring the bounty from California’s Central Valley walnut orchards to America’s tables. From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes. Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now almost 115 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade. Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California. Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space. With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is during a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture, and variety. POSITION OVERVIEW: The HR Manager acts as a bridge between employees and management, facilitating communication, resolving workplace conflicts, and advising on strategic HR decisions. Key responsibilities include initiating and managing recruitment processes, creating training programs, handling employee leave requests, addressing complaints, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and working closely with Teamsters. The HR Manager will also develop and implement HR policies and work very closely with health and safety. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Partners with the Operational leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. • Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations. • Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for hourly associates under the Collective • Bargaining Agreement and collaboration with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. • Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. • Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. • Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster a positive work experience and environment. • Counsel, guide, and foster a positive employee relations environment. • Coordinate management training (i.e., interviewing, hiring, employee relations, terminations, performance management system, safety, sexual harassment, etc.) Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. • Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions. • Participate in the administration of HSE Programs (i.e. workers’ compensation claims management etc.) • Align HR practices with business goals • Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives that support HR & Operations objectives QULIFICATIONS AND COMEPTENCIES: - Preferred experience with the food processing industry. - Established good working relations with Teamsters - Highly driven individual capable of setting goals and expectations. - Problem solving skills and proven sound decision-making skills are required. - Must be able to interact cooperatively with other associates and other departments in a fast-paced environment. - Must be able to adapt and be flexible for changes in work routine. SKILLS: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. - Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. - Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. - Clear, concise communication with employees, managers, and stakeholders. - Empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution skills. - Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. EXPERIENCE: - 7–10 years in Human Resources specifically overseeing all HR aspects in a Union environment. - Prior team leadership: managing HR scheduling team - Demonstrated experience leading a process improvement initiative with measurable results - Prior experience with grievances, mediations and arbitrations in a Union environment. EDUCATION & TRAINING: - Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, operations management or related field - HRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a PLUS and highly desired COMMITMENT TO COMPANY OBJECTIVES: Employee will commit to support and abide by the Diamond Foods Code of Conduct and Quality Policies. This entails: - Customer satisfaction - Environmental Sensitivity - Integrity in work and treatment of coworkers - Plant Safety, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Production Excellence and Continuous Improvement - Achievement through training, monitoring and verification. Salary Range: $85k - $120k Bonus Target: 10% We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Diamond Foods, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. Interested parties may send their resume to hbolanos@diamondfoods.com Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements. Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $125,000 per year.