Bell Nursery, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet, is searching for a talented and Senior Human Resources Manager with terrific leadership and multi-tasking skills to support the farm side of our Live Goods business.

This is newly formed hands-on role, requiring daily interaction with leadership as well as employees across East Coast. You will partner with the VP of Operations and the Operations Leadership Team to lead all functional areas of HR and will have the opportunity to manage and implement HR policies, processes, and programs to managers and employees to ensure we have an informed and productive workforce. This role will report to the HR Director for Live Goods and will be based out of our Elkridge, MD facility. This position requires regular travel to the farms which are located in MD, VA, NC, NJ, OH, KY, and a distribution center in DE.

This role will work in support of our Central to Home strategy and drive progressive HR initiatives that strengthen our Culture pillar, including developing and recruiting top diverse talent, building capability, and continuing to solidify Central Garden & Pet’s position as a great place to work. If you are passionate about joining a motivated, results driven team and becoming a part of our dynamic, high growth organization where your leadership and business partnering skills will be valued, then we might be a match for you!

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Ownership for all Human Resource activities on the farm side of the business including staffing, employee relations, performance management, workers’ compensation administration, compensation management, workforce planning, succession planning, positive work environment, and training and development.
• Partner with leadership in helping people leaders increase their skills in coaching and developing their employees; serve as the main resource to guide people leaders in the fair and equitable treatment of employees.
• Provide leadership in resolving employee relations incidents; conduct fair and thorough complaint investigations; promote open communications and a positive work environment; ensure that policies and processes are fairly and uniformly applied.
• Create and/or deliver training modules to enhance the skill level of the workforce and ensure compliance.
• Build an employee engagement program, including company events, employee involvement and other methods to reward employees.
• Ensure legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations covering Affirmative Action/EEO, OSHA, DOT, wage & hour, staffing, workers’ compensation, and harassment prevention.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and issues; mitigate safety risks affecting employees.
• Partner with recruiting resources to ensure positions are staffed and the talent pipeline is primed.
• Lead and develop four direct reports.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related business field along with at least 7-10 years of progressive, professional-level HR generalist experience; a minimum of 2 years in a retail environment is strongly preferred.
• At least 2-4 years of people leadership experience that demonstrates success developing direct reports.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Continuous learner focused on staying current in knowledge of human resources and state and Federal employment laws. A PHR, SPHR or SHRM-CP certification is highly desired.
• Superior employee relations skills; demonstrated success in resolving complex personnel issues; and the ability to conduct a thorough employee relations investigation.
• Capable of communicating verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences, in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.*We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.*Location: 7111 Troy Hill Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075Location: 7111 Troy Hill Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Human Resources Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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