Bilingual Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Company Summary

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love, pushing boundaries to think beyond today because we believe that elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. Our Wine & Spirits Division strives to lead the high-end market with a world-class portfolio of premium and fine wines and craft spirits that reflect authenticity, passion, and uncompromising standards—from soil to glass. Our success is powered by a high-performing, entrepreneurial team that moves with agility, works collaboratively, and is driven to win while growing their careers in a dynamic, rewarding environment.

Position Summary

This role involves supporting the strategic business objectives of a growing alcohol beverage company. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic and functional support to their client group, including coaching, counseling, employee relations, employee development, compensation, training, performance management, succession planning, administration of policies and procedures, customer service, HR administration, procedure/process improvement, staffing and recruitment, compensation administration, labor relations, and compliance. Additionally, this role may assist with special human resources projects on a company-wide level. The client group includes the company's largest winery location.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor relations, ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), handling union grievance procedures, and negotiating the CBA with the union.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR Generalist.
• Assess, develop, and implement management and employee training needs and programs. Partner with the internal training team as needed and facilitate groups/meetings.
• Address and manage employee relations issues through counseling, policy interpretation, conflict management, performance management, disciplinary action, and work with internal legal counsel on potential conflicts. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and maintain high ethical standards.
• Administer the performance appraisal and calibration process with the winery management team to ensure fair and accurate employee reviews. Guide the management team in developing their employees.
• Work with the Benefits Team to track and manage employee leaves of absences and lead the interactive process when required.
• Lead talent and succession planning with the client groups.
• Provide guidance on compensation-related issues.
• Support managers with new hire onboarding and employee offboarding.
• Ensure all human resources records and postings comply with Federal, State, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus five or more years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of California and Federal employment law
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent employee relations, teamwork, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in MS Office and HRIS software
• Proven ability to identify and resolve sensitive issues and alert management to potential liability
• Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, credibility, and the ability to build trust and relationships
• Ability to influence and initiate change
• Ability to understand and adapt to business demands and strategies of the client group

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish Highly Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years’ experience managing a union environment, including negotiating a CBA
• Minimum five years HR generalist experience in a production environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish verbal and written)
• SHRM or PHR Certification
• Experience in agriculture
• Experience in a production environment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Occasional travel <10% of time to attend meetings and trainings within California
• Works outdoors/indoors
• Works in warm/cold climates
• Works in high places
• Works on wet surfaces
• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes, and/or toxic chemicals
• Works near moving mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The salary range for this role is:

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).