Date Submitted: 4/15/2010
Job Id: n/a
Organization: Dean Foods
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Burlington, NJ

Benefits: n/a

Responsibilities: The Human Resources Manager will build overall organizational capability for the Burlington Plant and Sales locations. He/she will be expected to drive and implement HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness, build capability and talent of the workforce, and lead strategy and tactics to positively impact overall business performance and HR metrics. Candidates must be bilingual and must be flexible to move into Plant or Sales focused HR roles in future. Please note there is no relocation assistance provided for this position. Responsibilities include: -Provides HR consulting expertise to all levels of management and employees. -Manages and executes strong employee relations, labor relations (union) and union avoidance (non-union) strategies. -Facilitates Organizational Change Management Initiatives in collaboration with senior management. -Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolves through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. -Consults with management team to analyze and assess people needs and issues. -Develops and implements appropriate action plans accordingly. -Manages hiring process to ensure staffing needs are met for all non-exempt and exempt level positions. -Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and corporate policies/guidelines. Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new practices/guidelines to achieve business goals. -Implements HR initiatives to improve organization effectiveness, including performance management systems, talent development, organization design, and cultural development. -Administers personnel and employee relations programs. -Administers existing programs in accordance with established policies and procedures including EEO and ADA compliance. -Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: -Bilingual (English/Spanish). -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. -Minimum of 7 years HR Generalist experience in union and non-union environments, employee relations, hourly, nonexempt and exempt recruiting, consulting, leadership development, talent development, and/or compensation/benefit administration. -Ability to consult with business partners on talent management and organizational design issues. -Flexibility and aptitude to move into Plant or Sales focused HR Manager role; ability to relocate strongly preferred. -Demonstrates business maturity and integrity, especially when dealing with highly confidential information. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies. -Ability to credibly influence others with his/her point of view. -Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company. -Ability to understand and add value to Dean’s business. -Ability to deliver and execute high-quality and consistent Human Resources processes and services. -Ability to align programs and services with Company’s overall vision. -Excellent verbal/written communication skills. -Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail. -Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead people through change. Dean Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

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Company: Dean Foods Company
Contact Name: Theresa Masek
Street Address: 2515 McKinney Ave, 12th Floor
City: Dallas
State: TX
Zip: 75201
Phone: n/a
Fax: n/a
Email: theresa_masek@deanfoods.com

Comments/Instructions: All interested parties should apply directly online to the Dean Foods web site.

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