Human Resources Manager

Company Overview

Yancey’s Fancy, New York’s Artisan Cheese, is an established, family-owned producer of artisan cheese based in Corfu, New York. The Yancey's Fancy name was established in 1998 when John Yancey (whose family operated Heluva Good!) and his long-time business associate Mike Wimble bought the Kutter's Cheese business and factory from Richard and Tony Kutter. The manufacturer has launched over fifty varieties of cheeses and continues to engage its customers in exciting and inventive ways. Over the past 60 years, Yancey’s Fancy has established a reputation for delivering quality and innovative products to its customers.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support and guidance to employees while addressing questions and concerns, and communication of policies and procedures
• Foster a positive working environment; promote organizational values and behaviors while enforcing disciplinary policy
• Assists with employee relations issues including settling employee disputes, final disciplinary actions as well as terminations
• Thorough knowledge of employment regulations including Worker’s Compensation, Disability, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave, NY Sick and Safe Leave, and Covid protocol
• Determines eligibility for leaves of absence and leave length
• Oversee regulatory compliance and reporting: OSHA (Worker’s Comp First Reporting, paperwork and ongoing contact); 300 Log, 300A, and annual reporting; EEOC Annual Reporting
• Remains current with all regulatory postings/employee notices
• Conducts accident/incident investigations
• Manage benefit process for new hires and current employees: Vendor Contact for Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Medical Benefits – coordinate renewals with vendors, and initial eligibility, open enrollment, and COBRA with employees
• Support the hiring process, including reviewing of job descriptions and interviews
• Review and revise company policy and documentation
• Other duties as assigned