Manager, Human Resources

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy", Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit - our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company - what we do and how we go about it - or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.

• Free onsite fitness center.

• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.

• Health and wellness reimbursement program.

• Associate cheese purchasing program.

• Two-year mentorship program.

• Relaxation rooms (based on location).

• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).

• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

• Hybrid work offering.

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience - warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We've been rated "Top 100" in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Job Summary

Grande Cheese Company is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Human Resources to align our human resources initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs. In this role, you will serve as the primary HR contact and advisor to provide support to leaders, managers and Associates (employees) to better understand and utilize Human Resources tools, processes, and policies, maximizing organizational effectiveness, improving performance and ensuring compliance. You will work cross-functionally to advise and counsel leaders and Associates (employees) on people-related matters. The Manager, Human Resources will exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization and be seen as a key resource and advocate for Associates and management. In this role you will collaboratively work in partnership with other HR team members to set high level guidelines and effectively deliver solutions to the organization both tactically and strategically. Apply today to support the people behind "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy"!

What you need to be considered for the role:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or other related field required.

• Six (6) or more years related HR experience required.

• Experience in a human resources business partner role in corporate office required.

• Strong knowledge of HR practices and strategies, employment law, recruitment programs and selection processes, manufacturing operations, and relational database utilization.

• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines and being able to meet deadlines while working through interruptions.

• Advanced level of operations in MS Office Suite and HRIS.

Preferred:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR or SPHR) designation highly desired.