HR Manager - Bilingual Highly Preferred (1157041)

The Judge Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will lead recruitment, employee relations, safety compliance, and payroll administration to align HR with plant operations.

Bilingual English/Spanish is required to support a diverse production team; 5+ years HR, including 3+ years in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of labor laws, OSHA, and food safety culture. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualificações

• 5+ years HR experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required for on-site onboarding and training.
• Deep knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA and safety culture.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the HR lead for the plant, resolving employee issues and conducting workplace investigations.
• Translate communications and training into Spanish; oversee bilingual onboarding and safety training.
• Manage full lifecycle recruiting for hourly production staff, maintenance technicians, and plant leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local labor laws and OSHA; collaborate with EHS on safety initiatives.
• Administer payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and benefits; maintain HRIS records.

Conhecimentos

Employee relations

Recruiting & onboarding

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Payroll & benefits administration

OSH compliance

HR policies & labor laws

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Ferramentas

HRIS

Payroll systems

ATS

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Industry leader in the food industry in the Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha, WI area is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee all human resources functions at their manufacturing facility. You will align HR strategies with plant operations—leading recruitment, employee relations, safety compliance, and workforce retention. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively support and engage our diverse production team. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food processing preferred) and strong working knowledge of OSHA, labor laws, and food safety culture are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant personnel, resolving employee issues, conducting fair workplace investigations, and driving engagement on the production floor.
• Bilingual Communications & Training: Translate plant communications, policy updates, and training materials into Spanish; conduct bilingual onboarding and safety/compliance trainings.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage full-lifecycle recruiting for hourly production staff, maintenance technicians, and plant leadership to maintain optimal staffing levels across shifts.
• Compliance & Safety Support: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies; partner with EHS on worker’s compensation and safety initiatives.
• HR Operations & Benefits: Administer payroll, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and benefits enrollment while maintaining accurate personnel records in the HRIS.

Qualifications

• Language: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years managing HR in a manufacturing plant environment (food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing highly preferred).
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC), OSHA standards, and plant-floor safety requirements.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications (Preferred): SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certification.

Compensation & Benefits

They offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.