Human Resources Manager New England

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 – New England, you will be onsite at the 1820 Spirits in Lewiston, ME, while supporting Granite State Distillery in Londonderry, NH 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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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 $118,700-$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.