HR Manager

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 like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun 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 our HR Manager, you will play a key role in shaping a positive, high-performance culture across at our Newark bakery by developing and implementing HR strategies that support our business goals. Working closely with the HR Director, you’ll oversee core HR functions such as workforce planning, employee relations, payroll administration, and compliance. You’ll partner with bakery leadership to enhance the employee experience, drive engagement, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role requires a proactive approach to supporting employee well-being and fostering a workplace that aligns with our values and growth objectives.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the HR Director to develop, implement, and maintain strategic HR solutions that support both current and future needs of the bakeries, focusing on areas such as organizational design, performance management, health and welfare programs, and employee relations
• Oversee the bakery HR organization and manage all core HR processes and tools, including workforce planning, identifying training needs, and implementing strategies to reduce employee turnover and enhance the employee experience, while supporting the HR team in meeting ongoing business objectives.
• Partner with bakery leadership to manage and support weekly/biweekly payroll administration, talent management, learning and development, performance management, and compensation processes.
• Promote positive employee relations across the company, ensuring associates inquiries are promptly and accurately addressed, leveraging organizational resources effectively.
• Administer FMLA and personal leave tracking for hourly employees, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Implement and communicate HR programs and benefits to new hires, including health and welfare insurance, 401(k), PTO, workers' compensation, and SDI. Provide support with online enrollment and changes in the ADP portal.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, partnering with leadership on employee engagement, corrective actions, and terminations to minimize liability and enhance processes. Investigating and resolving employee relations issues
• Coordinate recruitment efforts for bakery, support management recruitment as requested, and manage onboarding activities including assessments, physicals, and drug testing coordination.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, such as wage and hour laws, EEO/AA, and immigration requirements, while consistently administering company policies and supporting management and employee training initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of HR experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities; able to clearly answer questions and convey information effectively to employees and management.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong internet fluency.
• Familiarity with HRIS software, such as SuccessFactors and ADP, is beneficial.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000

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.

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We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.