Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that specializes in growing, packing, shipping, and distributing premium produce. Established over 80 years ago, the company has built strong customer relationships and a reputation for excellent service.
Pete Pappas & Sons is committed to sustainability, implementing strategies to recycle, conserve energy, and reduce water usage. They aim to become a zero-waste facility and are members of several environmental programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Human Resources Manager leads HR operations to support workforce development, employee engagement, and compliance. Key responsibilities include recruiting and onboarding, managing payroll and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a positive work culture. The role partners with leadership to drive performance, resolve employee issues, and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process to attract top talent.
- Manage employee onboarding, training, and development programs.
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and retention of employees.
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
- Nurture a positive working environment and maintain a strong company culture.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
- Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
- Manage performance appraisal systems that drive high performance.
- Delivers training and development programs to improve organization capability and effectiveness.
- Execute all HR policies, practices and processes to ensure legal compliance with regulatory standards and legal obligations governing employee practices, labor laws, audits and charges from regulatory agencies like EEOC and other state/local agencies, including I-9 regulations and tracking.
- Supports and coaches all plant leaders in the administration of work rules, policies and practices.
- Leverage recognition programs and manage and execute local incentives which drive an innovative high-performance culture.
- Manages and maintains Payroll and timekeeping functions.
- Manages worker’s compensation and unemployment claims.
- Manages benefits: enrollments and employee education, FMLA, STD & LTD.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university required.
- PHR or SPHR certification a plus
- Extensive knowledge of I-9 regulations
- Bi-Lingual: Spanish/English preferred
· Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred
· Knowledge of both federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Must have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of human resources and employment practices (selection, interviewing, job evaluations, contract administration, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years direct HR experience required, including a minimum of 3 years in an HR Manager role.
- Experience in human resources function in a distribution environment, preferably in the food industry
- Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle information in a confidential manner
- Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed, which includes some holidays and weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional driving for conferences or training sessions. Employee may have to lift, carry and move boxes and cartons up to 50 lbs.
Salary: $100,00-$110,000 plus bonus
Benefits: 401k Match, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision. Life & AD&D insurance, STD & LTD
