HR Manager

Grain Millers Inc.; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401k with generous match

Job summary

Grain Millers, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager for our St. Ansgar facility.

You will partner with site leadership to shape workforce strategy, employee relations, and compliance, while supporting engagement and growth. The role leads the Recruiter and Employee Experience Manager, oversees leave, performance, investigations, and HR initiatives. Bachelor's in HR/Business and 7+ years' HR experience in manufacturing preferred; a strong communicator with integrity.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Working knowledge of leave administration, accommodations, and workers' compensation programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to site leadership and management teams.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, corrective action, and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Administer leave programs, accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Support compensation and benefits administration and employee communications.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to support retention and engagement.
• Lead and develop the Recruiter, Employee Experience Manager and drive HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

Leadership coaching

Leave administration

Workers' compensation

HR compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Who we are.

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients used in food products worldwide. While you may not know us directly, you've likely enjoyed our products. For 40 years, we've supplied ingredients to nearly every major food company. We employ nearly 1,000 associates across North America, with state-of-the‑art manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oregon, and Canada. This position is based at our state‑of‑the‑art mill in St. Ansgar, IA, where we are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in food production.

Why we need you.

As our Human Resources Manager, you will serve as the senior HR leader for the St. Ansgar facility, helping shape a positive, productive, and compliant workplace. This role is instrumental in partnering with leaders across the organization to support employee engagement, retention, workforce planning, and organizational growth. You will bring both strategic insight and hands‑on HR expertise to help navigate employee relations matters, drive talent initiatives, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent application of employment practices that support our people and business objectives.

Who you'll be working with.

You will work closely with the General Manager and site leadership team as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, employee relations, performance management, employment decisions, and organizational planning. You'll also collaborate with Corporate HR on compensation, benefits, compliance, reporting, and company‑wide HR initiatives. In addition, you'll provide leadership and development to the Recruiter, Employee Experience Manager while serving as a key resource for employees across the facility

Who you are.

You are an experienced HR professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to supporting leaders and employees. You have the ability to build trusted relationships, navigate complex situations, and provide sound guidance. You are a collaborative and approachable leader known for strong communication skills, integrity, discretion, and a solutions‑oriented mindset, with a passion for creating a positive workplace culture where employees and leaders can thrive.

What you'll do.

• Serve as the primary Human Resources business partner to site leadership and management teams.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, corrective action, and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Administer leave of absence programs, accommodations, workers' compensation, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including annual review processes and employee communications.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to support retention, engagement, and business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Recruiter, Employee Experience Manager while driving HR initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

What you bring.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Strong experience with performance management and leadership coaching.
• Working knowledge of leave administration, accommodation processes, and workers' compensation programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or other multi‑shift work environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.

What we offer.

• Grain Millers, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical; dental; vision; disability and life insurance.
• We offer a 401k plan with a very generous employer match.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.