HR Business Partner

Michael Foods; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, located in Norwalk, Iowa, is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide professional HR support across safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefits, and employee relations. This role emphasizes policy compliance, data analysis, and continuous improvement within a food production environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with operations to recruit and develop a skilled workforce, manage HR processes such as annual reviews and hires, and ensure GMP and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR or similar HR certification preferred; strong knowledge of HR best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations teams to recruit, develop, and retain skilled workforce.
• Recruitment: posting jobs, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing candidates.
• Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing data and trends.
• Develop HR solutions by analyzing information and recommending actions.
• Ensure HR compliance through audits and training.
• Oversee onboarding/orientation and safe, compliant employment practices.
• Support employee relations and performance management discussions.
• Identify and facilitate employee training and development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Computer skills

HR policies & practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

3–5 years HR in manufacturing

PHR or HR certification preferred

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

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Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Business Partner will provide support and assistance to employees while performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: supports safety, recruitment, retention, staffing, benefit administration, employee relations, records maintenance, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Partners with operations teams to develop strategies to recruit, develop and retain skilled workforce.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of employees by performing such duties as posting job openings, reviewing applications, screening and interviewing job applicants.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
• Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action.
• Responsible for reviewing employment transactions for accuracy (ie annual reviews, promotions, transfers, new hire paperwork).
• Responsible for HR compliance by participating in monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and training.
• Supervises the orientation process by ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork, conducting company tours and presenting information on company policies and procedures.
• Assists in affirmative action
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of the HR team members.
• Participates in teams (ie HR Strategy Teams, Safety and Plant Continuous Improvement Teams).
• Provides support to supervisors and managers regarding personnel issues while ensuring policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Provides high quality advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues.
• Assists in identifying, developing and facilitating employee training.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• PHR or other relevant certification preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in human resources policies/practices, benefits, and staffing.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Exceptional computer skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the duties associated with this position.

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