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C.H. Guenther

Sr. Human Resources Manager

C.H. Guenther, Elk Grove, California, us, 95759

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Provides Human Resources support and leadership to C.H. Guenther’s Elk Grove, CA manufacturing plant. Acts as the Human Resources business partner reporting to the Regional Director, Human Resources with a strong dotted-line to the Director of Operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

Utilize standard processes and best practices to align human resource initiatives with operational objectives.

Partner with site operations leaders to ensure proactive positive employee relations programs are implemented and positive plant morale is realized.

Create and implement innovative and cost effective strategies and tactics to attract and retain top talent at all levels of the plant.

Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning. Lead the direct hiring for production team members and partner with temporary agencies for the hourly recruitment process. Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for Plant staffing.

Process candidate background checks and drug tests. Process offer letters and new hire paperwork as required. Enter all payroll data and information into payroll database. Maintain all electronic data as necessary.

Manage all employee leaves of absences and respond to unemployment claims as appropriate.

Conduct employee investigations and advise management regarding appropriate resolution of issues.

Participate in developing and be responsible for maintaining employee policies, procedures, and practices.

Oversee company and employee recognition events and activities.

Conduct new hire orientation.

Partner with Plant Management to issue and track attendance and corrective action; administer the perfect attendance policy by tracking and documenting all employees with perfect attendance.

Lead training and development of the site, including onboarding, managing the performance review process, managing succession development for local exempt staff, and partner with operations ensuring skilled training programs are implemented for the maintenance staff. Partner with the Corporate Manager of L&OD to ensure leadership development programs are managed effectively.

Manage the corrective action process ensuring the company’s values are upheld and that a fair & consistent approach to employee relations issues is realized.

Partner with Corporate Communications Manager to ensure positive two-way communications programs are implemented and maintained.

Partner with the Corporate Director of Compensation and Benefits to administer the local compensation program by ensuring quality performance appraisals are completed, communicating with department heads regarding annual increase recommendations and managing local hourly wage rates.

Support the Corporate Director of Compensation and Benefits by being responsive to employee benefit inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors with various benefits issues.

Support the Corporate office in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and programs as required.

Support other plants, outside of their region, on Human Resources projects as required.

Develop and manage direct reports by conducting performance appraisals, conducting staff development activities and directing and counseling staff on various HR related issues.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration required, with an emphasis on Human Resources/Industrial Relations preferred.

Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

10+ years of experience in a HR capacity with 3+ years of supervisory experience required.

Prior experience in manufacturing facilities required.

Strong experience with HRIS systems, with exposure to Workday preferred.

Strong project management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Must be able to multi-task with good organizational skills to meet deadlines.

Must be able to work well in a team environment.

Extensive knowledge of federal and Texas state laws related to Human Resources.

Able to successfully navigate difficult situations and comfortable having hard conversations.

High level of interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive information and confidential situations while maintaining the utmost regard for ethics.

Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment with diplomacy, accuracy and service‑orientation.

Passion for innovative HR process improvement and efficiency, enabling a deeper focus on organizational development as an HR business partner adept at talent management and retention.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work requires supervising and monitoring work performance through the assistance of other supervisors or administrators, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments as needed.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.

Work environment involves light exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.

Light physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.

Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Sons, will be provided.

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

About At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career.

$93,598.00 - $173,668.00

Actual compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E‑Verify participating employers. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre‑employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Manufacturing

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