About LiDestri Food and Drink

　　LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food and beverage products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,200 people across five U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

　　Excellent Pay and Benefits:

　　Great career-pathing

　　Professional development, including unlimited online training courses

　　Health insurance with premium contributions

　　Dental, vision, HSA

　　100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability

　　401k – with employer match

　　Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays

　　Company bonuses

　　And many more….

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function for the entire company.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

　　Responsible for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters;

　　Maintains knowledge of industry trends , employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters, communicating appropriately;

　　Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource strategy and employee engagement particularly as they relate to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning;

　　Responsibility for corporate compensation program, annual reviews and associated systems;

　　Assists management in the annual review, preparation and administration of the organization's wage and salary program;

　　Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the President and/or COO, on personnel matters;

　　Partner with management at all levels to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees, education of and adherence to employment laws and regulations.

　　Recommends, evaluates and participates in staff development for the organization

　　Develops and maintains a human resource information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs

　　Supervises, coach, mentor and develop staff of the human resource department

　　Participates on committees and special projects, as needed

　　Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff regarding sensitive employee relations questions and issues such as reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations

　　Manages the talent acquisition process for hourly positions across all Rochester NY sites, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings

　　Works with managers on development of their staff

　　Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations for the Rochester NY sites.

　　Oversees employee disciplinary process in ADP; approves corrective actions and termination requests.

　　Review and approve all plant, hourly performance appraisals (90-day and annual). Provide feedback and guidance as needed.

　　Provide support and guidance to management on Performance Improvement Plans as needed. Provide daily support to management and employees on inquiries and concerns

　　Manage employee relations complaints. Delegate to human resource generalist where appropriate.

　　Initiate investigation process for harassment and discrimination complaints. Delegate to human resource generalist where appropriate. Involved in all discussions regarding findings and provides guidance on determinations. Consult with legal counsel as appropriate

　　Back up to human resource generalists for absences/vacations/LOA; - this should be the HR Associates

　　Main contact and coordinator for all SEDEX/SMETA audits; responsible for documentation preparation, work with auditors and responding to any corrective actions to remain in compliance with customer requirements

　　Responsibility for corporate department budget;

　　Attend and participate in company and employee appreciation events;

　　Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

　　8-10 years experience in Human Resources managementWORKING CONDITIONS:

　　Regularly required to sit, use hands

　　Occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with a potential of up to 25 pounds

　　Sedentary office environment

　　Occasional exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, bump cap, skid-resistant leather shoes, etc.)

　　Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice (hair net, no jewelry, no fake nails or eyelashes, no food/drink, gum, etc. in manufacturing Plant)

　　Employee Value Proposition

　　Our purpose and our promise is to actively nourish at every touchpoint; this starts with nourishing our workforce and extends to nourishing our many communities. We provide a safe and respectful environment, meaningful careers, awesome benefits, a world class wellness program… all of which inspire unity and collaboration amongst our LiDestri “family”.

　　DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change

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