Vice President of HR Operations

Company: Foster Farms
Location: Livingston
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Pay Range: $200,000 to $245,000 per yearPurpose of Position:In this role, the incumbent will be accountable for creating an environment that is in alignment with Foster Farms cultural pillars, with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and is consistent with company policies, procedures, safety goals, and free of unnecessary litigation. The individual will also be accountable for assisting Human Resources leadership and operational management teams in achieving environments that cultivate a positive work environment, meeting the Company s goals. Responsible for negotiating and coordinating collective bargaining agreements and provide internal consultation and training to operational management teams. This is a key role at Foster Farms and is vital to the continued success of our Company.Essential Job Functions:Labor Relations for all areas of the Company--assist in identifying and implementing strategic labor objectives.Provide leadership and support to Senior Regional HR Managers.Create a culture of excellence, accountability, support, and TEAM engagement.Act as chief spokesperson and coordinate multiple labor agreements.Proactively plan, set objectives, and develop appropriate strategies and tactics with operational management for the Human Resources Team to execute.Strive to achieve efficient, cost-driven labor agreements.Advises Operations and Human Resources management Teams on disciplinary and contract interpretation issues.Train operational management and others to align with labor agreements and company initiatives; work actively to avoid unnecessary litigation; recommends resolutions.Promote a functional environment within Human Resources & Operations.Present Company s position; prepare documents for proceedings.Uphold the integrity of the Company s labor agreements and management actions.Bachelor s degree in Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.10 + years of Labor Relations experience in a multi-location environment.Strong experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.Experience conducting effective & objective investigations and recommending the advisability of corrective action.Experience in grievance handling and arbitration preparation.Experienced with union organizing campaigns and awareness training, preferred.Willing and able to travel 30%+ by air and automobile; driver's license required.Experience in food manufacturing, preferred.Current knowledge of National Labor Relations Act.Strong technology experience for reporting, meetings, and presentations.Positive, self-starter, personally leads and communicates documentation and processes in a timely manner.

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