High-impact HR partner role, working closely with Plant Operations leaders and other business stakeholders at our food production plants across Wisconsin. A key responsibility for the HRBP is to move the needle on talent and engagement at our field locations. A collaborative, people-centric approach will ensure you're successful in this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a high impact role, where you will drive process improvements through collaboration and act as a champion for employees. Every day will be different, and may include:

• Employee / labor relations
• Workforce planning
• Partner as the link between operations and talent acquisition
• Coaching, training and employee development

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Progressive HR experience, especially with employee relations and performance management
• Experience building and developing a positive employee experience and strong culture at the plant level

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee concerns and provide employee relations guidance to managers.
• Drive employee engagement through action planning, communication and talent development.
• Investigate root causes of employee relations issues and develop strategies to address/reduce concerns.

Talent Management

• Implement and manage organizational programs for employee development, retention, performance management, onboarding, career development, and succession planning.
• Partner with HR and Operations leaders to forecast and identify staffing levels related to planned and unplanned turnover.
• Analyze employee turnover, identify trends and make recommendations to improve the employee experience and retention.
• Develop annual workforce plan at assigned locations and partner with recruiting team to ensure location(s) have the talent and staff needed to effectively and efficiently operate at desired overtime and employee retention levels.

Labor Relations

• Coordinate strike contingency planning.
• Assist in preparation for the expiration of each Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including data gathering, providing recommendations and active participation during the negotiation process.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and non-union work agreements as appropriate.
• Represent the company in grievance and arbitration matters.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate cross-functionally to steer appropriate HR initiatives for the company in a timely and professional manner.
• Participates in the development and execution of department goals, objectives and systems that directly impact HR initiatives and overall business plans for the company.
• Occassional travel to Corporate office in Madison, WI, and regular visits to plants across greater Wisconsin and Michigan.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area for you and your family. Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You can choose to enroll in a single or family plan with low monthly premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/$500).

Other benefits include:

• 401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 200 hours (25 days)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
• Flexible spending accounts – for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!