Human Resources Manager at Smart Partners

Summary

• The HR Manager will serve as a key figure in the Human Resources department,
• The successful candidate will understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective and will be instrumental in providing insights and HR solutions to achieve business objectives.
• The role involves working closely with the leadership and employees to build partnerships, foster trust, and ensure the alignment of HR strategies with business goals in the fast-paced FMCG beverage alcohol industry.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership:

• Act as a strategic partner to our business leaders, understanding key business challenges and HR implications.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Organizational Development:

• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs to ensure success and adjust training as needed.

Talent Management:

• Manage the recruitment process for key roles within the business units in collaboration with the department heads.
• Implement and oversee talent management processes, including performance appraisals, succession planning, and leadership development.

Employee Relations:

• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.

Change Management:

• Lead change management projects and manage the HR-related internal and external communication.
• Drive initiatives in the management team and the organization that contribute to long-term operational excellence.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Advise on regulatory concerns and ensure our implementation of policies and procedures are in compliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Work with the finance team to manage the pay plan structure, including promotions, adjustments, and planning for pay analyses.
• Guide benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM-CP /PHR/CIPM) is preferred.
• Labour Union management experience is very important.
• Experience in FMCG or beverage alcohol manufacturing industry is non-negotiable
• Excellent people management skills and ability to engage with employees at all levels.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, and training.
• Ability to create a diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork culture.
• Experience with HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.
• Beverage Alcohol or FMCG experience is key.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills and experience working with trade unions in a manufacturing environment.