Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), with 2006 reaching almost $4 billion, is the largest bottled water company in the United States with many of the nation's strongest regional brands. Our Beliefs ' Respect, Honesty, and Teamwork ' have guided how we interact, how we lead, and how we decide. This guidance has driven our success for over 30 years. Our heritage began with Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, the only brand we sold in 1976. Today, we distribute 7 of the top 10 brands in North America. NWNAmerica has been the bottled water industry leader for more than two decades. People are increasingly returning to water as their choice of refreshment and a source of well-being. Today, we are looking for talented individuals who live these Beliefs in everything they do, and can use them to further grow our business. With approximately 8,600 employees nationwide and over 100 locations, we are the largest US Company in our industry. Few companies ever experience the tremendous growth we have enjoyed over the past 30 years.
The Human Resources Manager will be part of the leadership team for the manufacturing plant of approximately 260 employees. This state-of-the-art facility opened in 2003. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide active HR leadership and execution in critical business initiatives.


• Manage frontline roundtable feedback process and other forms of upward feedback.


• Partner with business leaders to plan and execute leadership development strategies.


• Effectively present critical HR information to audiences at different levels.


• Train leadership teams on leadership and trust-building skills.


• Coach leaders on 360° feedback interpretation and follow-up.


• Counsel/guide leaders through complex employee relations issues.


• Investigate/address harassment complaints.


• Administer internal appeals procedure.


• Successfully develop and execute proactive union awareness/avoidance strategies.


• Lead frontline and leadership staffing initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor and employment laws; handle OFCCP audits or other inquiries from regulatory agencies, as needed.

KEY SUCCESS DELIVERABLES
1) Maintain a proactive & aggressive union free culture; continue the success in place to lead the management team for this culture
2) Building the necessary relationships with leaders to be able to lead & develop
3) Leadership Training and Development
4) Successfully manage significant business changes
5) Strategic staffing management for this high growth facility.
Requirements:
Successful candidates should possess:

3-6+ years of progressive HR experience in a large manufacturing corporation.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a master's degree preferred.
Strong business acumen and HR leadership experience with a proven track record of acting as a HR business partner in a manufacturing environment.
Strong employee relations (building strong relationships with employees and leaders).
Proven ability to influence and interact effectively with business leaders.
Superior decision-making and client relationship skills.
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage expectations of the business and clients.
Strong interpersonal counseling and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask.
Strong communications skills with all levels of employees ranging from production employees to senior management.
Need strong and effective communication skills to ensure total ownership of employee empowerment message.
Ability to build programs that support positive employee relations.
Enjoys spending significant time on the production floor to utilize HR as a strategic partner with operations.
Technical systems & special skills:
Appropriate federal and state regulations such as EEOC, Title VII laws
Union avoidance
Experienced in working with Affirmative Action Plans
Have worked with and knowledgeable on FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA etc.
Knowledge and experience with benefit programs: 401(k), medical, dental, STD, LTD etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/A/V

Category: Human Resources