Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Peirone Produce is currently looking for an experienced onsite Human Resources Manager to join our team. Our reputation over eight decades has been built on the solid foundation of integrity, high-quality products, competitive prices, and unmatched customer service. The Human Resources Manager will plan, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, employee engagement activities, and HR processes. Reporting directly to the Company’s President, this position supervises two direct reports who together set the tone for the organization’s overall HR strategy that creates the best possible working environment for our valued employees.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Consistent and reliable onsite attendance during core business hours.
2. Spearhead the HR team processes, driving them to new heights of efficiency & effectiveness.
3. Be a trusted advisor to the Company's senior leadership, who:

• Exhibits integrity.
• Functions as the expert on people and organizational issues.
• Provides guidance on managing complex and sometimes sensitive employee relation matters.

1. Oversee the Payroll Specialist’s bi-weekly payroll processing via Paylocity HRIS platform, including:

• Child Support & Garnishments
• Union Dues
• Union Pension and Health & Welfare Premiums

1. Manage Leave and the Self-Insured Workers Comp Program:

• Manage FMLA, WA Leave, Military Leave
• Manage Light Duty Return-To-Work Program.
• Work with Director of Safety on Incident reporting.

1. Reimagine the recruiting process to compete and win the best talent for our Company!
2. Develop engaging internal employee communications and manage employee feedback through such avenues as scheduled meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, and performance reviews.
3. Maintain the digital Employee Handbook with recommendations on policies that align with the Company operations and enhance the desired workplace culture environment.
4. Field inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors with lightning-fast responsiveness and a personal touch, leaving a lasting impression of excellence and care!
5. Manage the execution of employee engagement activities including internal Learning/Development Programs & employee recognition programs.
6. Elevate employee performance evaluations to a thrilling new level, fostering a culture of excellence and achievement.
7. Develop processes to streamline the onboarding & off boarding experiences.
8. Provide mentoring and coaching to employees on various topics.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum 6-years progressive experience in Human Resources & Payroll with strong working knowledge of employment laws, and WA regulations.
2. Minimum 3-years’ experience in supervising employees
3. Superior interpersonal and mentorship skills with proven examples
4. Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, & influence others credibly and effectively at all levels of an organization.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships to gain support and achieve goals.
7. Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with compliance regulations and requirements.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
9. SPHR/PHR, or SHRM-CP certification required.
10. Paylocity experience, or another cloud based HRIS system a plus.
11. Union environment experience is a plus!

Why Join Our Team?

Peirone Produce has been in business for over 79 years. During that time Peirone has become known as one of the premier produce suppliers for supermarkets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. We are the employer of choice for hardworking and results-orientated produce professionals. Check out our comprehensive compensation and benefits package below!

• Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 DOE, plus the following significant health & welfare benefits:
• Peirone pays 100% of the Premiums for their Employees & over 90% for the Employee’s Dependent’s Premiums on: Medical, Dental, Vision, & RX Insurance Benefits!
• 401k Retirement Plan with immediate vesting upon plan document eligibility, an amazing Company match, and an annual discretionary Contribution Bonus!
• Peirone pays 100% for an annual LifeFlight Membership for Employees their household family members.
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program available for employee & family!
• Company paid Employee Life Insurance policy, and Company subsidized additional Life Insurance for employee and their Dependents.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Cancer Insurance, and other volunteer Insurances Offered
• Paid Vacation
• Six Paid Holidays, with three Paid Personal Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Amazing Employee Discount Program to Include:
• Significant Discounts On Produce Purchases
• URM Cash & Carry Employee Discount Card
• Rosauers Supermarkets Employee Discount Card
• Company Car Auctions

Peirone Produce is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services, or any other classification protected by state or federal law. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination, regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and all other conditions of employment. The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, and drug test, as Peirone Produce is a drug free workplace.