Human Resources Manager

About Red Jacket

Red Jacket is a third-generation farm and food-safety certified juice processing facility whose revenue grew by 20% last year. We value innovation, teamwork, excellence in all we do, and we respect each other.

We are looking for a passionate HR professional who approaches their work with energy and dedication and thrives on engaging with employees, ensuring compliance and enhancing workplace culture. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

 

 

Job Description:

Title:  Human Resources Manager

Location:  Geneva, NY (On-site)

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Core Values: Embrace, exemplify, and teach our core values (RITE = Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence).
• Independently manage all day-to-day people relations functions including but not limited to benefits, leave administration, onboarding, employee relations, OSHA, leave management, employee development, talent acquisition and employee engagement.

• Manage employee engagement initiatives and coordinate recognition programs to enhance workplace morale and retention, focusing on individuals, teams, the organization and the community.
• Partner with the leadership team to understand workforce planning including current and future talent needs.

• Screen and interview candidates based on red Jacket’s culture and values, the needs of the department, and federal and state guidelines; perform background checks.

• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation and benefits.

• Collaborate with benefits broker to create best-in-class benefits program within budget.
• Oversee employee relations including conflict resolution, investigations, performance improvement plans and terminations.
• Maintain accurate and up to date employee records including personal information, employment history and benefits information.
• Develop, implement and role model HR policies and procedures; maintain and update Red Jacket’s employee handbook.
• Understand Red Jacket safety protocol’s and participate in safety committee.
• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements by keeping up to date on existing, anticipated, and new legislation; implement requirements; regularly advise management on needed actions.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding of employees to enhance and maintain Red Jacket’s culture and brand.
• Work with management to ensure effective formal and informal performance management, including a consistent approach, maintaining a high quality of performance, and ensuring regular 1:1 communication.
• Work with leadership on goal planning to achieve company growth initiatives.
• Advise and coach management team and communicate clearly and collaboratively with peers.

• May process payroll as needed.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Certifications/Licenses:

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

 

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in human resources; manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2-3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent prioritization skills; ensures multiple tasks, projects and deadlines are completed on time.
• Maintains a positive outlook and finds mutually beneficial solutions, especially during challenges or uncertainty.
• Builds trust and credibility; encourages shared decision-making.
• Adapts communication style to suit different audiences and situations.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, demonstrating a calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with others, working well across other departments.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, influence and conflict-resolution skills.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• PPE is required on the production floor.

 

Why Join Us?

• Be a key member of the leadership team responsible for shaping workplace culture and employee engagement
• Work in a collaborative, people first environment
• Lead and design innovative HR initiatives that directly impact employee satisfaction and retention
• Grow your career as the company continues to expand

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• PPE is required on the production floor.

 

Benefits

 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• PTO & Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

 

The compensation range for this position is $70,000-85,000 annually, representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skill set.

 

Red Jacket is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state and local law.

 

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.