Bilingual Human Resources Manager

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years.

NJFC operates three production facilities : Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Bilingual Human Resource Manager to provide consultation and operational support to plant management, employees, and HR staff at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA.

This leader will be responsible for implementing and managing 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 at our San Benito Foods plant in Hollister, CA.

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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.
• At least 5 years’ Human Resources Management experience; 3 years' union environment experience; 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 required.
• EHS (environmental, health, & safety) program 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 able to work extended hours and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to October.

Compensation :

The salary range is $100,000 - $120,000, based on 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
• Free parking

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The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

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.