Summary: Provides consultation and operational support to plant management, employees, and HR staff at assigned facility. Implements and manages Corporate HR policies, procedures, and programs, including recruitment, workforce planning and scheduling, timekeeping/payroll, employee relations, employee training, labor contract compliance, union relations, management support, and affirmative action. This an exempt position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers Corporate HR policies; provides consultation and services to site management and employees regarding HR strategies, HR operations, programs, systems, employee and labor relations, the collective bargaining agreement, and related HR compliance issues. Supports Company initiatives in the design, communication and execution of strategic HR solutions to address issues and/or improve HR processes and systems.
• Designs, communicates and executes site-specific solutions to address issues or improve processes including recruitment, retention, performance management, compensation, employee development/job qualification, and succession planning.
• Works in partnership with site management and Corporate Human Resources to identify site-specific training needs. Utilizes internal and external training resources to address training within the facility and conduct training as necessary.
• Responsible for programs such as Affirmative Action Plan compliance, coordinating the substance abuse prevention program, fitness for duty and supporting workers’ compensation program policies.
• Manages and develops site HR staff; supervises activities of the site HR team. Responsible for the annual season staffing planning, orientation, ramp-up, execution and end-of-season activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business or related field; or, any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 5 years’ Human Resources Generalist experience, preferably in a union environment, and 3 years’ food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent written and communication skills; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Washington employment law experience and SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Compensation:

The salary range is $88,640 - $132,960. Typically, the hiring range for this position is $88,640 - $110,800, based on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.