At The Wine Group we are passionate about our people, our future and our wine. We are America’s second largest wine producer by volume with over 1,200 employees globally across 12 locations in California, New York and Australia. We are proud to be responsible for many of America’s most beloved wine brands, including Cupcake, Franzia, Chloe, Concannon, Benziger, Imagery, AVA Grace, 7 Deadly and more. We are dedicated to our culture built on values like entrepreneurialism, innovation, social responsibility and stewardship. To learn about us and our career opportunities, check us out at www.thewinegroup.com and then come join the exciting journey at The Wine Group.
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a dynamic Human Resource professional that is driven to make a positive impact? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? Are you interested in exploring your next career move with an established and innovative company? Then come join The Wine Group, one of the world’s largest international manufacturers of alcoholic beverage products, with vineyards, wineries, and production operations throughout California, as well as in New York and Australia. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner Senior Manager. In this important role you will provide human resources leadership, advice, consultation and coaching to business leaders in operations across all aspects of HR including labor relations, organizational capability development, people and culture programs, and talent management development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Human Resources Business Partner Senior Manager will be an on-site, individual contributor focused on successfully executing programs that support operational goals and drive improved performance, efficiencies, and engagement for our Ripon winery. Essential functions of the role include:
Labor Relations
Conduct industrial labor relations investigations
Lead collective bargaining agreement updates and negotiations, working with the plant manager and leadership, as well as legal counsel
Take primary responsibility for using the grievance resolution procedures in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and legal counsel’s guidance to resolve concerns raised by unionized employees
Ensure the business’s compliance with all aspects of applicable union collective bargaining agreements
Human Resources Functional Leadership
Provide business partnership and coaching to leaders and their teams
Work with the business to build engaged high performing teams
Ensure effectiveness of key HR processes in collaboration with other functional Human Resources leaders
Drive continuous improvement in HR programs, proactively making recommendations for improvements in a manner consistent with the company’s mission, vision, and values
Provide project accountability on assigned HR-specific projects and initiatives
Ensure employee and site compliance with company policies
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to review and align on compensation changes, merit reviews and promotional recommendations for client group employees
Responsible for employee relations matters at the Ripon Winery
Talent Management
Assist with talent review and succession planning process that identifies top talent, mitigates talent gaps, and builds leadership capabilities
Work with the Talent Management and Development team to train managers to coach and discipline employees effectively, respectfully, and compassionately; conduct routine conferences with employees and their managers to hear and resolve employee grievances and counsel employees and supervisors
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal, state, and local HR-related requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining appropriate written records; and capably representing the organization at hearings, arbitration, and investigations
Leverage organizational development tools and techniques to develop teams, and facilitate effec9ive change management in collaboration with the HR and winery leadership teams
Encourage people and culture practices that promote retention of key talent
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Primary work will take place in an office environment within a manufacturing facility. Regional travel will be required to TWG vineyards, wineries, and other facilities occasionally
Other items as requested from time-to-time by the business and/or Human Resources leaders
This job description reflects management’s assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BS in Human Resources or related field
Minimum of 7+ years of Human Resources experience, of which at least 3 years should include specific accountabilities for a client group in a generalist capacity
Significant experience managing labor relations with unions required
Demonstrated ability to work across all levels of the organization from front-line to senior leadership
Strategic thinking and demonstrated experience translating strategic plans into actionable and sustainable processes, systems and/or projects and initiatives
Working effectively across functions and influencing at multiple levels in the organization
Must have demonstrated knowledge of general HR practices specifically with a deep understanding of generalist and employee relations areas in California
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work streams to deliver quality results on time and within financial parameters.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and proven financial acumen
Must have exceptional presentation skills; top-tier communication skills, must be an excellent writer
Technically oriented; experienced utilizing productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams; experience with Ceridian preferred, but not required
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working environment is both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to related equipment and noise levels
Routine day trips to TWG’s wineries and other facilities throughout California are expected; overnight travel expected approximately 10% of the time
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
