HR Manager

Leoforce; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR strategy and initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing setting in Fremont, NE. You will act as the go‑to for employee relations and help shape culture and values across the organization.

You will develop people strategies, manage recruitment, and oversee performance, compensation, and training. The role emphasizes partnering with plant leadership and ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Wanting a strong HR leader with strategic mindset and people focus.
• Experience with HR metrics, labor law, and HR systems/databases.
• Proven ability to lead and influence across management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Bridge management and employee relations and resolve issues.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes.
• Support business needs through people development and retention.
• Monitor HR tactics, systems, and procedures across the org.
• Foster a positive, high‑performing work environment.
• Oversee performance appraisal and compensation programs.
• Assess training needs and implement programs.
• Provide HR metrics and decision support to leadership.
• Ensure legal compliance in all HR activities.

Skills

People oriented

Results driven

HR metrics

HR systems & databases

Leadership & strategy

Active listening & negotiation

Interpersonal relationships

Labor law knowledge

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to join our thriving manufacturing firm. As an HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. You will be the go‑to person for all employee‑related issues. This means that your role will be extremely important for improving employee satisfaction while promoting company culture and values.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
2. Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
3. Manage the recruitment and selection process.
4. Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
5. Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
6. Nurture a positive working environment.
7. Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
8. Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
9. Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
10. Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
11. Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

Qualifications

1. Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive.
2. People-oriented and results-driven.
3. Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
4. Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
5. Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
6. Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
7. Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
8. In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
9. Degree in Human Resources or related field.
10. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.

A bit about us:

We are an established and growing manufacturing organization in the food industry, offering the stability of a larger company with the close-knit culture of a smaller facility. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, employee-focused environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, drive improvements, and make a meaningful impact on the organization’s continued success.

Why join us?

• Make an Impact: Take ownership of HR operations and help shape company culture.
• Leadership Exposure: Partner directly with plant leadership and corporate executives.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with typically shorter Fridays.
• Growth & Development: Opportunity to lead process improvements and drive positive organizational change.

Fremont,NE, US

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