Human Resource Manager

Our Company

Sconza Candy Company in Oakdale, California, has been manufacturing premium chocolate and confectionery products since 1939. Our Company is one of the largest manufacturers of panned products in North America, producing primarily private label products for some of the world's largest retail and CPG Companies. We are a Company committed to our Team Members and their personal and professional growth and recognize that each of them directly contributes to our success. Our 500,000 square foot facility is located in Oakdale, California, approx 95 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approx 95 miles south of Sacramento. If you're a dynamic person and want to directly impact a leading confectionery company, we want you on our team!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units, with a strong focus on driving employee engagement. The role oversees and directs HR responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and practices, social and ethical business standards, and relevant laws, regulations, and administrative rulings. A key aspect of this position is fostering a culture of engagement by designing, implementing, and evaluating proactive workplace policies and practices that attract, retain, and motivate talent. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the collective bargaining unit and agreement, including negotiations and dispute resolutions, while maintaining positive relationships with local unions and ensuring compliance with labor laws

Major Responsibilities:

• Partner with Plant Management to drive achievement of goals, budgets, and plans, providing essential support, advice, and guidance to leadership and employees.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support plant goals and employee engagement.
• Manage labor relations, including maintaining positive relationships with local unions, overseeing collective bargaining agreements, and handling grievance responses.
• Lead recruitment efforts for both hourly and salaried positions, ensuring a skilled and diverse workforce.
• Implement and enforce HR policies and procedures to improve overall operations, compliance, and business effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, including OSHA standards, food safety guidelines, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Oversee employee benefits, compensation, and performance management programs.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge in company policies.
• Analyze labor data and key HR metrics to make informed recommendations and support business objectives.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll processing preparation to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages, benefits, and deductions, while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Manage an HR generalist, providing guidance and support in their daily activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of HR experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and union practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in HR software and data analysis tools

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 based on years of experience, position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Sconza is an Equal Employment opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Sconza is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at Jobs@Sconzacandy.com.