SunOpta Inc. is hiring: HR Manager in Modesto
SunOpta Inc., Modesto, CA, United States, 95351
Modesto Facility, Modesto, California, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
About SunOpta
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Overview:
The Human Resources Manager (HRM) is responsible for managing multiple priorities while overseeing all HR functions for their assigned locations/employee groups. This leader acts as a frontline consultant to the business, promoting engagement and culture, and working with managers to provide guidance and drive accountability. The HRM operates as a business partner, delivering solutions in employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, training, change management, safety, and compensation. This position has one direct report.
Responsibilities:
- Management Impact: Serve on leadership teams, identify trends, and implement department goals and process improvements. Participate in strategic planning.
- Staffing: Collaborate with managers to develop staffing plans, oversee recruiting, onboarding, and terminations, ensuring legal compliance.
- Benefits Administration: Work with benefits team to deliver annual enrollment and address benefits inquiries.
- Policies and Procedures: Develop and administer HR policies ensuring legal compliance and organizational fit.
- Systems and Records: Maintain confidential employee data and ensure accuracy across HR systems.
- Employment Law: Stay current on employment laws and exercise judgment accordingly.
- Employee Relations: Lead change management, handle conflicts, and coordinate investigations.
- Employee Engagement: Gather feedback, promote engagement initiatives, and foster a positive culture.
- Training and Performance Management: Support career development, manage review processes, and handle performance issues.
- Org Chart: Keep organizational charts and job descriptions current and aligned.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- 7+ years HR experience, with career progression.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of employment laws and organizational practices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
- Experience in a matrixed organization is a plus.
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