HR Business Partner Senior Manager - Woodbridge

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.


JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner Senior Manager will be an on-site, people manager focused on successfully executing programs that support operational goals and drive improved performance, efficiencies, and engagement for our Woodbridge winery and the associated Vineyard Operations team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Human Resources Functional Leadership

• Provide leadership and guidance to the site HR team.
• 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 Woodbridge Winery and associated Vineyard Operations.

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 and investigations.
• Leverage organizational development tools and techniques to develop teams and facilitate effective change management in collaboration with the HR and winery/vineyard 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.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of Human Resources experience, of which at least 5 years should include specific accountabilities for a client group in a generalist capacity.
• 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 winerie