Human Resources Manager

The Pictsweet Company is currently seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Clarksville, AR facility.  A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. The HR Manager  will plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities and maintain functions such as associate relations, policies, training, and regulatory compliance.

• Responsible to manage the Human Resources Department at the Clarksville Plant.
• Monitors regulatory guidelines and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and associate safety such as FDA, USDA, and OSHA. Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, human resources practices, etc.)
• Observes all Company policies and procedures, which include SOPs, Associate Handbook, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HAACP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.
• Manages recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and orientation processes for all hourly, skilled hourly, and salary positions at the Clarksville Plant.
• Manages the process and relationship with the temporary agencies used to meet the plant staffing requirements
• Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Develops, reviews, and updates job descriptions for all salaried personnel.
• Works with Corporate Office in communicating benefit changes on health insurance, 401k, and other benefits.
• Advises managers and supervisors on organizational policy and federal and state regulations.
• Serves as a liaison between management and associates by handling questions, helping resolve work-related problems, determining and effecting appropriate disciplinary action.
• Provides training on company policies, such as harassment, EEO, food safety and security, and associate safety.
• Works with attorney and Corporate Office on resolving any human resources legal matters or audits. Also represents Company at associate related hearings and investigations.
• Ensures timely and proper processing of payroll and attendance/leave policy administration.
• Organizes and assists with associate related functions.
• Assists in maintaining PSM program and ensuring facility is prepared for emergency response to an incident.
• Participates on the Emergency Response Team and attends required training and meetings.
• Advances safety standards and safe work procedures and implements required safety programs.
• Oversees the administration and implementation of the facility’s safety programs. This includes reviewing & compiling safety reports, safety logs, and accident investigation reports to determine significant accident trends.
• Manages workers compensation injury claims including arrangement for medical care and any local coordination with insurance carrier.
• Works with management team and assists in routine and annual auditing and inspection operations. Performs monthly food safety audits, and helps resolve issues found in the audits.  Oversees corrective action for HR/Grounds monthly food safety audit.
• Directs and supervises the grounds mowing process.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field of study.
• MBA or MS in HR or related field a plus but not required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of management experience in Human Resources preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with HCMS systems such as UKG/KRONOS, as well as applicant tracking systems, Microsoft suite and mainframe systems.
• Practiced at objectively coaching associates and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Ability to research and analyze various different type of data information.
• Considerable experience in the principles and practices of Human Resources administration and associate relations with demonstrated competence in employment law and other government compliance regulations.

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer.