HR Manager

Vitakraft-Sun-Seed-1; Weston Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitakraft Sunseed INC. in Weston, Ohio seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions within a manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the CFO, this role drives compliance, employee engagement, workforce planning, and program development to elevate organizational performance. The HR Manager oversees recruiting, employee relations, training, compensation and benefits, performance management, and labor relations as applicable, partnering with plant leadership to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive human resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years in HR leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, industrial or production environment.
• Experience supporting hourly and salary workforce.
• Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership and ensure employment law compliance.
• Oversee recruitment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, performance management, and labor relations as applicable.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract skilled manufacturing talent.
• Monitor turnover trends and implement retention strategies.
• Collaborate with EHS to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy

Conflict resolution

Leadership

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: CFO

FLSA Status

X Exempt
? Non-Exempt

Location: Vitakraft Sunseed INC. Weston, Ohio

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing all human resources functions within a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership while ensuring compliance with employment laws, promoting employee engagement, supporting workforce planning, and developing programs that drive organizational performance. The HR Manager oversees recruitment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, and labor relations as applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Forster a positive, productive, and engaged work environment
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and supervisors on employee relation matters
• Support conflict resolution and corrective action processes
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract skilled manufacturing talent
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce requirements
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Coordinate with temporary staffing agencies for workforce planning initiatives
• Monitor turnover trends and implement retention strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Oversee compliance related to FMLA, ADA, EEO, worker's compensation and employment regulations
• Administer performance management programs and annual review processes
• Partner with leaders to identify training and development needs
• Coordinate leadership development, succession planning, and career growth initiatives
• Support employee recognition and engagement programs
• Administer compensation programs and support wage analysis activities
• Manage employee benefits enrollment and communication
• Assist employees with benefit related questions and concerns
• Support collective bargaining agreement administration
• Participate in grievance resolution processes
• Ensure adherence to labor agreements and company policies
• Collaborate with EHS Specialist to promote a strong safety culture
• Support worker's compensation and return-to-work programs
• Participate in Safety Committee and employee wellness initiatives
• Track and analyze key HR metrics including turnover, absenteeism, hiring, retention, and training effectiveness
• Prepare reports and recommendations for plant and executive leadership
• Identify trends and implement improvement initiatives

Additional Duties

Complete other tasks as directed by the CFO. May be asked to assist with corrective actions or continuous improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 5-8 years of progressive human resources experience
• Minimum 3 years in HR leadership role, preferably within manufacturing, industrial or production environment
• Experience supporting hourly and salary workforce
• Microsoft Off applications including excel, work and outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM, SPHR certification
• Union experience
• Experience with diverse leadership level reporting and communication

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience managing employee relations in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic recommendations
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

Competencies

• Build positive employee relations
• Resolves workplace conflict effectively
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws
• Promotes employee engagement and retention
• Maintains confidentiality and trust
• Develops recruitment strategies
• Manages workforce forecasting
• Facilitates goal setting and evaluations
• Supports employee development
• Supports organizational growth
• Uses data-driven decision making
• Communicates clearly and effectively

This position is currently accepting applications.