Description
For over forty years, Central Garden & Pet has been dedicated to our purpose of nurturing happy and healthy homes by providing consumers with winning brands, superior products, and innovative solutions. Bell Nursery, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet, is searching for a talented Human Resources Manager with terrific leadership and multi-tasking skills to support multiple farm sites within our Live Goods business.
This hands-on role requires daily interaction with leadership as well as employees across multiple farm sites. You will partner with the VP of Operations and the Director of Human Resources to lead the functional areas of HR at your respective sites. This role will report to the HR Director for Live Goods and will be based out of our Bridgeton, NJ office location. This position requires some travel to the farms in the Bridgeton and surrounding areas. This role will work in support of our Central to Home strategy and drive progressive HR initiatives that strengthen our Culture pillar. If you are passionate about joining a motivated, results driven team and becoming a part of our dynamic, high growth organization where your leadership and business partnering skills will be valued, then we might be a match for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee recruiting, hiring, and retention
- Lead full life-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles for a group of farms/facilities. Proactively identify talent gaps, needs, and provide creative recruiting solutions.
- Administer the requisition/approval process and partner with the Central recruiting team for all advertising and recruiting support.
- Maintain compliance by managing the background, drug test and e-Verify process.
- Be a leader in the Talent Planning initiatives within their area and work in partnership with the Director of Human Resources and facility.
General Managers to plan for human capital needs
- Conduct stay and exit interviews and act as a conduit in the approval process for personnel actions/changes (PAF).
- Acting as the HR leader to interpret human resources policy and procedures.
- Efficient response to "Human Resources" queries from facility managers.
- Lead the Progressive Coaching process throughout their respective regions - ensuring due process for all employees.
- Conduct work-place investigations in partnership with facility managers.
- Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate leadership and guidance across multiple sites by coaching, counseling and problem solving with operational leaders and front-line managers.
Training and Development
- Lead the on-boarding process and new-hire orientations. Ensure all new-hire paperwork is completed accurately, timely, and that the HRIS system is updated.
- Partner with the Director of Human Resources for the development, planning and implementation of all Learning & Development initiatives for your support areas.
- Support technical training in the areas of IT rollouts, HRIS program areas and other software initiatives or changes that would affect their respective area.
- Organization of training materials/manuals for key employee groups and training.
- Assess training needs in each of your support areas.
- Facilitate the accident/incident reporting and investigating process - including training for facility management.
- Manage the workers' compensation process for multiple facilities.
- Promote a positive work environment and increase employee engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual Skill set in English and Spanish preferred.
- Systems knowledge and ability to learn new technology. Specific proficiency in HRIS systems, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Experience with analyzing data to determine value of various programs and make recommendations based on data results.
- Experience creating and maintaining critical Human Resources administrative functions.
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels (distribution, greenhouse, regional, corporate employees and managers) and maintain a professional image at all times.
- Possess a high level of professionalism, with the ability to perform under deadlines and multi-task. Ability to remain calm and professional when involved in stressful situations.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to drive a positive culture that creates an inspiring employee experience.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with confidential data.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field or equivalent experience with 5-10 years' experience in Human Resources. Green industry, merchandising or distribution industry a plus.
- SHRM Certification a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Distribution centers, greenhouses and office environment requiring the ability to sit, stand and walk as needed to interact with employees and managers.
- Required travel within respective farms. Periodic travel to the company's Maryland offices for meetings/events.
- Flexible work life that favors work-life balance.
POSITION INFORMATION
- This position pays $75,000 - $90,000 - per year depending on experience
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401k with 5% company match!
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
