Human Resources Manager

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

As the HR Manager you will oversee recruitment, employee relations, safety compliance, and workforce development to support production efficiency and employee well-being. Key responsibilities include managing staffing needs, developing training programs, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and OSHA standards. The role involves coordinating with production leaders to address performance and retention issues, resolving conflicts, and managing payroll and benefits to maintain competitive compensation. This HR leader is pivotal in fostering a productive and safe work environment that aligns with the organization’s operational goals and workforce requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the HR function for the entire plant
• Provides guidance, and best practices, and drives efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of human resources, including recruiting, compensation, talent management (e.g., training, succession planning), analytics, and administrative (e.g., payroll/benefits) programs
• Provide coaching guidance and counseling to the General Manager and others.
• Carry out plant employee relations and other employee programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and business regulations.
• Partners with plant management to continuously improve site people capabilities, including labor planning, performance management processes, competitive salary processes, analysis, recognition, and rewards programs.
• Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to all management and supervisory staff on the interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs. • Develop training programs directly with the manufacturing plants to ensure sustained and effective programs exist.
• Is responsible for salary administration, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Consult on legal and procedural compliance issues, employee relations, strategies, and performance management.
• Thorough knowledge transfer and coaching, assist client group to acquire skills and knowledge for effectively handling and resolving employees' issues and change management
• Assist in the rollout of various HR-based programs and initiatives.
• Manages plant communications to promote employee understanding of business objectives programs and policies.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; Professional Certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years as a Human Resources Manager or Senior Generalist background experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, OSHA regulations, and safety compliance specific to manufacturing
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications along with expertise in HRIS systems preferably Oracle and Kronos
• Able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Goal and results oriented.
• Proven discretion and sensitivity to confidential information
• Proven critical thinking, problem-resolution, and decision-making skills.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth. 

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. 

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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