Human Resources Manager

Charles & Alice is a leading international processor and co-packer of applesauce and other natural fruit-based products.  Besides our Charles & Alice brand of chilled and ambient packaged fruits, we also produce a host of national retailer brands.  We are experiencing consistent sales growth and expansion of our production operations.  We are seeking to hire a Human Resources Manager at our US headquarters and food manufacturing plant of approximately 70 employees in Lancaster, PA.

 

The Human Resources Manager oversees the Human Resources function for the Charles & Alice North American Operations and reports to the President & CEO.  The job duties for the position include:

·        Provide vision and strategic planning for human resources for the North American Operations.

·        Source employment candidates and facilitate the hiring process for employees, including interviewing, references, and background checks.

·        Oversee employee benefits, including managing the benefits broker, facilitating open enrollment, and benefits systems administration.

·        Oversee employee training and development processes, including new employee orientation, training records, performance reviews, and safety training.

·        Provide compliant and accurate employee recordkeeping processes, including managing the personnel files.

·        Oversee employee relations and employment law risk mitigation processes, including coaching supervisors through performance management issues, monitoring employee engagement, and performing legal risk assessments for employment actions.

·        Oversee employment policy development and revisions to the Employee Handbook.

·        Oversee workers compensation processes, including managing the workers compensation carrier, updating the OSHA log, and managing the treatment of injured employees.

·        Oversee the social responsibility audits, including monitoring processes, assisting employees and managers with audit preparation, and being the Charles & Alice site leader for the audits.

·        Assist with safety processes, including annual audiometric testing and updating the Safety Manual.

·        Assist with employee compensation tasks, including compensation benchmarking.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by management.

 

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (Master’s degree preferred);

·        Professional Human Resources certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRC-SCP) preferred;

·        At least 5 years of human resources generalist experience, including at least 2 years as the senior human resources manager at an organization of comparable size and scope; and

·        Food manufacturing experience preferred.

 

The competencies for this position include:

·        Human resources vision and strategic planning

·        Employee benefits

·        Recruiting and hiring

·        Training and development

·        Employee compensation

·        Employment recordkeeping

·        Employment law risk mitigation

·        Coaching

·        Performance management

·        Employee engagement

·        Policy development

·        Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

·        Teamwork

·        Workers’ compensation

·        Social responsibility audits

·        Safety

·        Ability to read, write, and understand English

 

Charles & Alice offers an attractive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, and many other benefits.  We also offer a great working environment and company culture.

 

To apply for this excellent career opportunity, reply to this ad or send your resume to HR@charles-alice.com or Charles & Alice, Attn: Human Resources, 2870 Yellow Goose Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.  EOE