Acara Solutions is seeking an HR Business Partner for our client, a top food manufacturing company in West Seneca, NY!

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• A broad understanding of all HR operations
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment

Here's what you'll do:

• Work closely with plant management and all employees providing hands-on guidance and strategic input and advice on:
  • employee relations issues, conflict management, talent management, coaching and development, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and training.
• Establishing and driving HR programs and initiatives, while aligning with the company strategic plan and objectives.
• Participate in and at times, champion HR projects as assigned.
• Accelerate a culture of excellence in which employees feel engaged and inspired to deliver results.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Responsible for working closely with management to advise and carry out any disciplinary steps that need to be taken with an employee.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing the company Employee Recognition Program within their location.
• Support all safety initiatives.
• Must partner with Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Benefit functions as needed.
• Facilitates all new hire on-boarding process; responsible for the completion of each 30-60-90-day evaluation process.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. Where applicable, will attend LMC meetings, contract negotiation meetings, and be actively involved in any union grievances, mediations, and/or arbitrations, as needed.
• Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs at the plant level and participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up with managers and employees to ensure training objectives are met.
• Responsible for ensuring that Alchemy HR training is completed by all applicable employees.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all employee files per state and federal compliance guidelines.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• May indirectly supervise subordinate staff.

Type: Direct Placement

Pay: Up to $87K/yr. **Depending on experience

Hours: M-F 1st shift hours

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurances **Opt-out Option, Vacation & PTO/Sick time, 401K with company match & more!

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' HR experience, including within a union manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborator.
• Experience using UKG.