Manager, People and Culture

The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for systems and processes at the Bloomfield location, which employs approximately 350 hourly, salaried and contract associates and runs four manufacturing lines producing Pepperidge Farm Bread and Stuffing. The individual in this generalist role will have operational responsibility for recruitment and retention, employee relations, training and talent development, organization effectiveness, wage and salary administration, performance management, employee wellness, engagement planning, and benefits administration. In addition to managing compliance activities, the incumbent will act as a strategic business partner in building a high performing culture, as well as lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives, that support both the plant’s and Company’s overall goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Daily HR Operations - Provide ongoing recruiting support to the plant management team and Talent Acquisition; Employee Relations: Maintain a positive employee relations environment by responding to all employee relations issues and guiding them to successful resolution; Policy and Investigations: Conduct thorough and prompt investigations, interpret and explain Company policy, coach employees as necessary, and ensure disciplinary action is administered fairly and consistently; Learning and Development: Drive employee learning and development by facilitating workshops and other training programs; Talent Development: Build internal talent by driving creation, implementation, and execution of high-quality development plans linked to annual Succession Planning; Compensation Management: Manage compensation process for hourly and salaried employees; Job Descriptions: Partner with management team to develop job descriptions for open salaried positions; Performance Management: Provide focus and direction for performance management activities; Safety Performance: Partner with management team to drive safety performance and manage Workers’ Compensation; Wellness Programs: Provide leadership for implementation of site-specific wellness programs; Organizational Engagement: Drive high organizational engagement through annual engagement survey; Benefits Administration: Oversee benefits and leave of absence administration; Strategic Partner: Partner closely with Site Director and Leadership Team to align focus and resources; Certification Programs: Drive Key Operator Certification Program and continuous improvement initiatives; Culture Building: Assist Director, HR – Supply Chain in building a high-performing culture; Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Affirmative Action, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and relevant employment laws

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; 5+ years of previous Human Resources Generalist experience; 3+ years HR experience in a manufacturing environment; 1 year people management experience

Nice to have

BA/BS in Human Resources Management or a related field; M.A./M.S. degree in Human Resources Management; PHR or SHRM certification; Experience in manufacturing; Extensive Human Resources Generalist background with a comprehensive working knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and regulatory compliance; Exceptional interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities; Strong listening and strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills; Demonstrated business savvy; Strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail; Familiarity with Lean principles and initiatives, including 5S programs and standard work development; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

Medical; dental; short and long-term disability; AD&D; life insurance; matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting; unlimited sick time; paid time off; holiday pay; free access to fitness center if in WHQ; access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons; company store; Campbell’s Cares program matching donations/volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)