Bilingual HR Business Partner I

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner will provide support and assistance to employees while performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: supports safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefit  administration, employee relations, records maintenance, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with operations teams to develop strategies to recruit, develop and retain skilled workforce.
•  Responsible for the recruitment and selection of employees by performing such duties as posting job openings, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing job applicants.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action.
•  Responsible for reviewing employment transactions for accuracy (ie annual reviews, promotions, transfers, new hire paperwork).
•  Responsible for HR compliance by participating in monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and training.
• Supervises the orientation process by ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork, conducting company tours and presenting information on company policies and procedures.
•  Assists in affirmative action
•  Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the HR team members.
• Participates in teams (ie HR Strategy Teams, Safety and Plant Continuous Improvement Teams).
• Provides support to supervisors and managers regarding personnel issues while ensuring policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Provides high quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
•  3-5 years’ experience within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a must.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in human resources policies/practices, benefits, and staffing.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Exceptional computer skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not
include all the duties associated with this position.

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