Human Resources Manager

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As the Human Resources Manager you will be a key member of the HR team located at the Jeffersonville, IN location, working collaboratively across the field HR team and the network to build HR strategies, improve organizational performance and develop capabilities to attract, reward, motivate and develop talent. This role acts as strategic HR partner to the Distribution and Transportation Operations leadership team leading change management and people development discussions to support business strategies.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

What You’ll Do:

• Build manager capability to provide meaningful feedback, coaching and career growth for team members. Ensure engagement with systems and resources for performance improvement. Improves own skills as defined in development plan.
• Drive change initiatives and effectively manage change through appropriate techniques. Coach leaders on all people and change management initiatives. Foster a positive and workplace culture that reflects the company's values. Lead initiatives with leaders, drives efforts to increase engagement of our team members to ensure a positive work environment within function and across the workplace.
• Act as a trusted advisor to team members and managers in proactive labor strategies. Support Manufacturing, Distributions, and Transportation leaders on Safety initiatives across all plants. Manage complex employee relations matters and provide strategic solutions. Participate in and promote a collaborative team environment by working with the HR organization effectively to deliver value to our business partners.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, and the HR leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies that support the company's growth and performance strategy. Identifies business drivers and connects people objectives to business partner objectives. Implements and executes effective communications to support company strategic plan/objectives, company values, etc. Fully engages Leadership in understanding HR initiatives, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support HR team members at respective plants to adhere to regulatory and legal compliance requirements. Manage complex employee relations matters and provide strategic solutions.
• Participates in and promotes a collaborative team environment by working with the HR organization effectively to deliver value to our business partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant human resources experience
• Experience participating in and/or leading change management initiatives
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and technical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and quickly learn new systems and processes
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Masters degree and/or one or more SHRM/SPHR certifications
• Knowledge of federal/state OSHA requirements

Culture and Benefits:

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $118,000 - $175,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.