E & J Gallo International - Elizabeth, NJ
posted 5 months ago
About the position
As the Sr. HR Manager at E&J Gallo, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Distributor Operations and Sales organization for New Jersey. This position requires you to provide comprehensive HR guidance and support across various business functions, which include both hourly union employees and senior leadership. You will oversee the implementation of HR programs and projects, ensuring that the assigned client groups receive the strategic support necessary for efficient and effective operations. Your responsibilities will include managing the Human Resource Planning process, which involves identifying employees for development and providing HR services tailored for senior-level employees, including senior directors and vice presidents. In this role, you will partner with the leadership team of the client group to assess organizational effectiveness in areas such as leadership, communication, and organizational design. As a senior leadership team member, you will collaborate with business leadership to develop functional objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSMs) that align with the overall business strategy. You will leverage your expert knowledge to develop and implement solutions that address the needs and issues of both internal and external partners, particularly in the realms of organizational design, leadership development, performance management, talent management, and Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP). Additionally, you will manage union contracts, which involves gathering input from internal HR experts, preparing negotiating authority, and liaising with outside counsel on non-economic terms. You will act independently at the bargaining table, working closely with finance and union staff to achieve a ratified contract. Your support will extend to employees across multiple satellite locations and field-based operations. You will also be responsible for the Gallo Sales Leadership Development Program, which includes identifying, recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing employees, as well as managing their career planning and winery rotations. Leading a team of HR professionals, you will ensure that day-to-day HR operational needs are met, including compliance, employee relations, recruiting, and training and development. You will maintain HR plans and oversee the development and facilitation of career planning and capability development for client employees and managers. Furthermore, you will manage functional succession planning, ensuring its integration into performance management and staffing decisions. Your role will also involve recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continuous improvements in departmental efficiency and service delivery. You will collaborate with the HR Center of Excellence (COE) in areas such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Compliance, Training, and Organizational Development to drive programs and meet the daily needs of the business.
Responsibilities
- Support the Distributor Operations and Sales organization for New Jersey.
- Provide HR guidance and support to multiple business functions, including hourly union and senior leadership.
- Oversee the implementation of HR programs and projects for assigned client groups.
- Manage the Human Resource Planning process to identify employees for development.
- Provide HR services for senior-level employees, including senior directors and vice presidents.
- Partner with client group leadership to assess organizational effectiveness in leadership, communication, and design.
- Collaborate with business leadership to develop functional objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSMs).
- Develop and implement solutions for organizational design, leadership development, performance management, and talent management.
- Manage union contracts, including negotiations and liaising with outside counsel.
- Support employees in multiple satellite locations and field-based operations.
- Lead the Gallo Sales Leadership Development Program, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and career planning.
- Manage a team to support day-to-day HR operational needs, including compliance and employee relations.
- Oversee career planning and capability development for client employees and managers.
- Manage functional succession planning and integrate it into performance management and staffing decisions.
- Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement in HR services.
- Collaborate with HR COE to drive programs and meet business needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree plus 6 years of human resources experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of human resources experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 12 years of human resources experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Industrial Labor Relations Experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree plus 8 years of human resources experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of human resources experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee discounts on products and services.
- Professional development opportunities.
