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Senior HR Manager, Food Manufacturing The Senior Manager, Human Resources will serve as a strategic business partner to the manufacturing plant leadership team. This role provides leadership, guidance, and support in all aspects of HR. The Senior Manager is responsible for building a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and aligning human resources initiatives with operational goals. Position Responsibilities: • Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement. • Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization. • Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members. • Manage all aspects of onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, new hire paperwork, and orientation. • Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records. • Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance. • Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution. • Lead training and development initiatives, including performance reviews, succession planning, technical training for skilled roles, and leadership development in partnership with the Corporate L&OD team. • Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with company values. • Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance. • Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage rate administration, and annual increase recommendations. • Support employee benefits administration, responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors. • Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed. • Provide leadership to HR staff, including coaching, performance reviews, and career development. • Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events. Required Skills/Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field required. • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. • Experience working in a manufacturing environment required. • Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred. • Demonstrated project management skills. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy required. • Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred but not mandatory. • Thorough knowledge of federal and New Jersey state HR laws and regulations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Relocation assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • HR Management: 1 year (Required) • Food/Manufacturing Industry: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person