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Human Resources Manager

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Danone

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • DuBois

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s in HR, 8+ years HR experience (5 in manufacturing), 3+ years in labor relations, strong HR skills, team leadership, adaptability, and ability to manage complex employee relations.
  • You will support plant operations, manage HR initiatives, oversee employee relations and recruitment, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with IWS standards.

Requirements

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field, required. A master’s degree and/or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred.
  • You have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR experience supporting diverse client groups, and at least 5 years within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
  • You have at least 3 years (preferred 5+) union/labor relations experience within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
  • You have computer proficiency in MS Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), required. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus.
  • You possess broad HR knowledge with a working knowledge and understanding of HR principles, policies, processes, and technology, required.
  • You have experience successfully leading, coaching, developing, and building a high-performing HR team of direct reports, required.
  • You have demonstrated ability building and leveraging strong relationships while influencing, persuading, and inspiring diverse teams, required.
  • You possess professional agility, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment, required.
  • You have experience with managing medical leaves, interactive process meetings and return to work programs.
  • You have the ability to develop and maintain a strong local talent pipeline and prepare succession planning for all positions, required.
  • You have ability to lead with respect, confidence, and managerial courage in challenging environments, required.
  • You have ability to partner with plant leadership to develop and execute a long-term strategic plan and vision for the plant.
  • You have demonstrated ability to build quantifiable metrics, while analyzing and interpreting data.
  • You have the ability to manage complex employee relations & labor relations matters, including investigations, and ethics complaints.
  • You have ability to drive growth and change and are willing to challenge the status quo with a positive attitude and influencing style.
  • You have a commitment to continuous improvement, developing best practices, driving for results, and finding solutions.
  • You can maintain a flexible schedule including the ability to work off-hours and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

  • As an HR Manager, you will support our manufacturing operation in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
  • You will build strategic organizational capability across the business and collaborate with plant business leaders and HR COEs to support and lead site labor & employee relations, recruitment, talent management, culture, and the facilitation of various HR programs.
  • You will have one direct report, an HR Coordinator.
  • You will report into a Sr. HR Director with a strong dotted line to the Plant Director and will function as the point-of-contact for all plant associates and leaders.
  • You will ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE).
  • As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of the IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

FAQs

What is the location of the HR Manager position?

The HR Manager position is located at our manufacturing facility in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

What are the primary responsibilities of the HR Manager?

The primary responsibilities include supporting manufacturing operations, leading employee relations, recruitment, talent management, and facilitating various HR programs in collaboration with plant business leaders and HR COEs.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Is union/labor relations experience necessary?

Yes, a minimum of 3 years of union/labor relations experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is required, with a preference for 5+ years.

What kind of benefits does Danone North America offer?

Danone North America offers a performance-based bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefits.

Will the HR Manager have direct reports?

Yes, the HR Manager will have one direct report, an HR Coordinator.

What are the expectations regarding work hours?

The HR Manager is expected to maintain a flexible schedule, including the ability to work off-hours and/or weekends as needed.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Danone North America supports continuous improvement and development, including the opportunity for tuition reimbursement.

How does Danone North America view diversity and inclusion?

Danone North America is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, valuing uniqueness and ensuring that all hires are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

What type of environment will the HR Manager be working in?

The HR Manager will be working in a union facility comprised of approximately 125 team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Is experience with Ceridian Dayforce required for this role?

While proficiency in MS Office products is required, experience with Ceridian Dayforce is considered a plus but not a requirement.

What is the overarching mission of the Human Resources team at Danone North America?

The mission of the Human Resources team is to cultivate Danone’s unique culture and help the business sustainably grow, while attracting talent and supporting employee development.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.