Human Resources Manager Mid-Atlantic at Sazerac Company · Baltimore

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 – Mid Atlantic, you will be onsite at the Iron Bull Distillery, while supporting the A. Smith Bowman Distillery and Sazerac of Tennessee locations as well. You will be recognized and respected as a strategic business partner, providing world class customer service, expertise, and guidance to achieve the company vision and culture. In this role you will lead the HR functions for the site through expert counsel and guidance on policies, procedures, and activities. You will maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, educate employees about company benefits, and lead hiring and staffing activities.

What You’ll Do:**

• Drive strategic HR partnership by aligning workforce planning with business goals, using data to inform decisions, leading cross-functional initiatives, and enabling leaders to effectively execute people strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance organizational effectiveness, communication, and adoption of HR programs and initiatives.
• Develop leaders and teams through coaching, training, and succession planning to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, managing investigations, resolving issues, and improving workplace experience.
• Champion culture, engagement, and compliance by promoting company values, supporting change management, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of demonstrated HR experience with strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills with proven ability to coach, lead and, motivate teams
• Must possess the ability to overcome resistance to organizational change, influence all employees to embrace it, and lead the change initiative.
• Willingness to travel as needed to additional sites for training and HR support

Preferred:

• Master's degree in related field
• One or more of shrm-cp/shrm-scp/phr/sphr certifications
• Change Management and experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment

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