Human Resources Director

Skjodt-Barrett; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership exposure at executive level

Strategic impact and growth potential

On-site role in Lebanon, IN

Job summary

SB Foods USA in Lebanon, Indiana is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead the people strategy for our Lebanon facility and join the leadership team. The role blends strategic vision with hands-on management to build strong people processes.

You will partner with the executive team on talent, employee relations, compliance with U.S. employment laws, and development of compensation frameworks, with a focus on manufacturing operations. Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in leadership or senior HR generalist roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing teams and working directly with leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and Human Resources practices.
• Experience in employee relations, internal investigations, and conflict management.
• Experience in organizational development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Proficiency with HRIS tools and systems, as well as the ability to analyze HR data and people metrics.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Strategic mindset, strong execution skills, and a business-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Autonomy, adaptability, integrity, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Human Resources strategy, aligned with business needs.
• Partner with the leadership team and department managers on people management and team development.
• Lead employee relations, conflict management, internal investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and talent retention.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate on the development and administration of compensation and benefits policies.
• Drive internal communication and company culture initiatives.
• Use HR metrics and data to identify opportunities and define improvement actions.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Spanish & English fluency

Communication

Data analytics

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Who We Are

At SB Foods USA, we manufacture customized food solutions and ingredients for leading brands.

We are currently in a period of growth and consolidation and are looking for a Human Resources Director to join our leadership team and lead the people strategy for our Lebanon, Indiana facility.

What we Offer

• Be part of the leadership team and actively contribute to strategic business decisions.
• Lead the Human Resources function at our Lebanon facility, combining strategic vision with hands‑on day‑to‑day management.
• Build and strengthen people processes and structures
• within a growing organization.
• Drive initiatives with a direct impact on our teams, culture, and organizational results.

Your Role

• Define and implement the Human Resources strategy, aligned with business needs.
• Partner with the leadership team and department managers on people management and team development.
• Lead employee relations, conflict management, internal investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and talent retention.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate on the development and administration of compensation and benefits policies.
• Drive internal communication and company culture initiatives.
• Use HR metrics and data to identify opportunities and define improvement actions.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in leadership or senior HR generalist roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing teams and working directly with leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and Human Resources practices.
• Experience in employee relations, internal investigations, and conflict management.
• Experience in organizational development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Proficiency with HRIS tools and systems, as well as the ability to analyze HR data and people metrics.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Strategic mindset, strong execution skills, and a business‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Autonomy, adaptability, integrity, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.