Human Resources Manager

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips.

Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, OR JOB DUTIES – Describe the 5-10 major duties of this position in terms of the key responsibilities in order of their importance.

• Management and administration of HR policies and procedures
• Recruit, interview and select qualified applicants for open positions
• Administer the Seneca Employee Benefits program at the plant level
• Administer Safety and Worker's Compensation programs
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Conduct required HR/Legal Compliance training for all employees
• Ensure that employee files and documentation are maintained
• Responsible for completion/maintenance of Affirmative Action Compliance Plan
• Records and files documentation of employee evaluations and development

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES – May describe any additional non-essential functions. the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job.

• Conduct wage surveys
• Coordinate the employee evaluation process
• Conduct exit interviews and prepare employee separation documents
• Other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS – Describe the qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, education and training required for competent performance in this job

• Excellent communication skills - verbal, listening, written and computer
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Act with good judgement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Possess good interpersonal skills. Able to relate to all levels of employees
• College Degree and/or 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training in human resource functions

EXPERIENCE – Describe the minimum experience required in a specific job-related area (number of months/years and type of work experience beyond formal education).

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Human Resources or related field
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office products

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.