Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Work Location : ​Fairfield​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for : effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Sr. Human Resources Manager will be responsible for leading the people strategy and operations for the Ferrara – Fairfield site, Home of Jelly Belly. This includes maintaining and enhancing the People and Organization team by planning, implementing, and evaluating integration plans, business strategies, labor relations, employee relations, recruitment and human resources policies, programs, and practices. The Sr. Human Resources Manager also leads change and improvement in bottom-line results and implements corporate organizational initiatives and programs with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.

This role with report to the VP, HR - Manufacturing. Expected travel will be ~15%.

Ways you will make a difference

• Leads and develops the site People & Organization team, including strategic workforce planning, budget management, performance management, and all other responsibilities associated with functional leadership while leveraging the Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, and Total Rewards teams as needed.
• Partners with employees at all levels in the site office, visitor center, warehouse, and manufacturing plant to provide expertise and counseling for all people related needs.
• Establishes and maintains a positive employee relations environment at the facility, implement and consistently administer policies and procedures, develop and implement Issue Resolution Process, participate in local HR / management organizations.
• Partners with the plant management team to develop and communicate the Plant’s strategic plan, culture, and goals.
• Communicates benefits program, enroll new hires, assist with annual open enrollment, issue resolution, and answer benefit questions and concerns.
• Leads the plant management team on HR processes including workforce planning, annual reviews, performance / succession planning, compensation administration, organizational change and effectiveness, and onboarding.

Skills that will make you successful

Experiences that will support your success

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https : / / flimp.live / Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $112,425 to $157,395 annually.