Manager, HR - Contractor

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

As the HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and executing various HR projects, including onboarding, pulse surveys, compliance audits, and associate engagements. You will assist in developing and implementing change management strategies, and support key HR initiatives such as recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and learning and development. Additionally, you will manage HR processes and tools, ensure compliance with local and state regulations, and assist in resolving employee relations issues. Your contributions will be essential in enhancing the overall employee experience and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Support with planning and executing HR related projects such as onboarding, pulse surveys, compliance audit, and associate engagements.
• Support with developing and implementing change management strategies to support successful project outcomes.
• Support with HR initiatives such as recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and learning and development.
• Assist in managing all HR processes and tools including labor requirements, training needs, and strategies to improve employee experience.
• Support with collecting reports and preparing presentations.
• Support with investigations and resolving employee relations issues; including the investigation of harassment, discrimination and other charges.
• Ensure local state & government compliance in areas such as wage and hour, EEO/AA,
• and immigration services.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required by the VP of Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any Human Resources Business area or equivalent experience in Human Resources positions
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take all assignments to completion.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a wide range of individuals and subject matters in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work at all critical business periods as needed.
• Must maintain knowledge and stay abreast of labor laws in US and Canada

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.