Director of Human Resource & Compliance

Paycom - ATS; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerva Dairy is seeking a Director of HR, Safety and Compliance to lead HR operations, payroll and benefits while safeguarding food safety and regulatory compliance across the facility. You will supervise the QA Compliance Manager and collaborate with the CEO to align training, SOPs, and risk management with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data analysis, and hands-on oversight of OSHA, SQF, FDA, and lead safety initiatives to continuously improve staff training and

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight to the QA Compliance Manager, ensuring audit readiness for SQF, FDA, and ODA.
• Oversee payroll execution and benefits administration.
• Manage unemployment hearings, workers' compensation claims, and OSHA regulations.
• Develop and update employee training programs and SOPs.
• Oversee IT/vendor relationships and technology budget.
• Coordinate safety and quality initiatives across the facility.

Skills

Food safety

HR management

OSHA compliance

Payroll & benefits

SOPs & training

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Director of HR, Safety and Compliance is responsible for supervising and delivering the results required for safe and properly trained staff. The position reports to and works closely with the CEO in overseeing the documentation, and training programs. Complete the HR duties to ensure staff benefits are properly communicated and administered. The person appointed will be expected to maintain and improve the safety and quality of the facility by executing a predetermined plan. Excellent communication and active listening skills are needed in order to be able to coordinate strategy with the rest of the management team.This position is primarily scheduled during 1st shift. This is a salaried position. This position has two direct reports, QA Compliance Manager and Information Systems Manager.Essential Job FunctionsExecutive Oversight & AdministrationProvide executive oversight to the QA Compliance Manager, ensuring the facility maintains continuous audit readiness for SQF, FDA, and ODA standards.Oversee external IT/IS vendor relationships, manage the annual technology budget, and ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met for plant infrastructure.Human Resources & Risk ManagementDirect full-cycle HR operations, overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee retention strategies.Oversee payroll execution and benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing of time/labor, deductions, and COBRA compliance.Manage labor compliance and risk mitigation, acting as the primary representative for unemployment hearings, workers' compensation claims, and OSHA regulations (including the OSHA 300 log and Lead Safety Committee).Drive organizational development by maintaining, auditing, and updating employee training programs and SOPs across the facility.Required SkillsProven ability to deliver resultsIn depth knowledge of Food Science;Excellent interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to articulate effectively; both verbal and in writingHighly personable, trustworthyProficient in operating a computer and associated applications (MS Office)Ability to motivate staff about the importance of quality and sanitation.Ability to develop and explain detailed spreadsheets and present to staffAbility to perform presentations, knowledgeably answer questions and provide timely follow upStrong and successful management and communication skillsFood Safety is everyone’s job.As part of the Minerva Dairy Team, you will be expected to support the operations in food safety programs such as washing your hands, wearing clean uniforms, eating in designated areas, and arriving to work in good health and hygiene.Required Experience and EducationExperience working in a food manufacturing environmentSuccessful track record of delivering resultsBachelor’s degree with an emphasis on Management