Human Resources Manager
Company Culture is at our Core!
We are a growth stage food manufacturing company based in Northeast Ohio. We currently produce multiple innovative, product lines that are the taste, quality and nutrition leaders in their categories. We put our employees and customers first in everything we do, including feeding the world as we feed our own families. This position is a lifetime opportunity to grow with us as a part of our rapid expansion, both people and products, while challenging yourself and the world to realize our vision that busy people deserve better. This position reports to the President, COO.
What You Will Be Doing
· Develop and implement HR strategy, policies, and procedures that support company growth and food manufacturing compliance requirements (OSHA, FDA/food safety-adjacent labor practices, state labor law)
· Build out core HR infrastructure: employee handbook, performance management process, compensation structure, and onboarding program
· Partner with the COO and plant leadership on workforce planning, staffing levels, and organizational structure as the company scales
· Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
· Lead recruiting strategy for both production/hourly roles and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management
· Develop retention and engagement initiatives suited to a mixed hourly/salaried, multi-shift workforce
· Establish and track HR metrics (turnover, time-to-fill, absenteeism) to inform leadership decisions
· Administer payroll processing and ensure accuracy and compliance (in coordination with finance/payroll provider)
· Manage benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor relationships
· Oversee employee relations: investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and documentation
· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment law, including wage and hour rules relevant to manufacturing environments
· Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
· Support workers' compensation claims and workplace safety programs in partnership with operations leadership
· Manage leave administration (FMLA, state leave programs, company leave policies)
· Conduct new hire onboarding and manage the off-boarding processes
· Manage unemployment benefits and claims
· Manage short and long-term disability claims.
· Track employee absentees, PTO, vacation, sick days, and holidays
What You Bring To The Table
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
· Working knowledge of federal and state employment law, wage and hour regulations, and safety compliance (OSHA)
· Experience managing both hourly/production and salaried employee populations
· Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills; comfortable spending time on the production floor as well as in the office
· Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
· Ability to communicate across multiple languages through translators or translator applications
What’s Really Exciting to Us
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification
- Experience in food manufacturing or a regulated production environment
- Experience supporting multi-shift operations
- Spanish language proficiency (or other language relevant to the workforce)
- Proficiency in ADP
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Hudson, OH 44236 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson, OH 44236: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
