People & Engagement Manager

Company: WellPet, LLC
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

People & Engagement Manager - Careers At Wellness Pet LLC Back To Openings People & Engagement Manager Department: People and Engagement Location: Mishawaka, IN
START YOUR APPLICATION The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world. Your #lifeatwellnesspet When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today! What You'll Accomplish Our People & Engagement Manager is a true partner to our site leadership team on the ground in Mishawaka. This individual will lead the execution of human resources programs and activities to support business objectives. From recruitment to employee relations and performance management, this individual will touch every point of the employee lifecycle and become an integral member of the local Wellie community:

• Oversee all human resource functions for our Mishawaka location
• Lead the staffing process by recruiting and managing the interview process efficiently to drive timely hiring decisions
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and requirements related to all aspects of human resources functions and policies
• Maintain detailed job descriptions for each position at the facility
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and other documentation, as required
• Train all new employees through new-hire orientations, Handbook, and company policy training, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety, and OSHA compliance
• Promote and encourage healthy employee relations with the leadership team and employees
• Maintain a close working relationship with the corporate office People & Engagement Team, ensuring interpretation and communication of organizational policies for understanding, acceptance, and consistent application throughout the site location
• Partner with the corporate office and the local leadership team to train and facilitate employee performance management program elements
• Lead the planning of employee celebratory events and recognition of milestones
• Coordinate all required compliance training for employees
• Manage internal communications with employees
• Participates in mandatory safety training and ensures adherence to all safety policies
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries Quality & Food Safety:
  • Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance with program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
  • Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
  • Preserves the integrity of the GFSI system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
  • Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
  • Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the GFSI system. Who We're Looking For Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed in all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:
    • Is consumer focused on all they do
    • Continually challenges themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensure it's done the right way as opposed to the easy way
    • Hold themselves and others accountable
    • Embraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities.
    • Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engages in healthy debate
    • Celebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselves
    • Gives back to their community and supports sustainable practices
    • For this position specifically, we'll need someone who has:
    • A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
    • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Human Resources
    • A minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role
    • Strong experience in human resources disciplines i.e., employee relations, recruitment, and business partnership
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Flexible to accommodate pressures and demands as required by schedules, deadlines, etc.
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), organization, problem-resolution, and presentation skills
    • Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislative changes and practice
    • Self-starter, high energy, shows initiative and creativity
    • Passion for developing people and supporting business growth
    • Able to do light day travel as necessary and to attend off-premises events, meetings, and conferences as requested
    • Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility Why Work for Wellness Pet We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional development. More information about our benefits can be found on our website . The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. #LI-MH1 START YOUR APPLICATION Applicant Tracking System Powered by -

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