Human Resources Manager

Leprino Foods Company; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company is seeking a Plant Human Resources Manager I for our Allendale, MI manufacturing facility. The role partners with plant leadership to provide day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs, ensuring smooth operations and a strong employee experience.

The position leads HR policy implementation, recruitment, benefits coordination, and HRIS accuracy, while driving staffing plans and safe working conditions. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HR are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing operations.
• Experience partnering with plant leadership on employee relations, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their application in manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Michigan employment laws, including leave administration, wage/hour concepts, and employee relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships across the plant to support a positive employee experience and stable operations.
• Guide supervisors through employee concerns, performance conversations, and fair discipline practices.
• Shape local HR practices to align with Leprino standards and plant needs.
• Lead application of HR policies and audits to ensure legal compliance.
• Oversee HR processes including leave programs, recruitment, benefits coordination, HRIS accuracy, and file integrity.
• Partner with plant leadership and safety teams to support safe working conditions and return-to-work programs.
• Coordinate recruiting, interview candidates, and extend offers to meet staffing plans.
• Strengthen onboarding with structured orientation and early employee feedback.
• Support hourly wage reviews and market data collection for fair pay practices.
• Guide training programs to build technical capability and long-term employee development.
• Lead and mentor HR team members and leadership development trainees.

Skills

Employee relations

Staffing

Workforce planning

HR policy compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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Human Resources Manager

Requisition ID: 32019

No of Openings: 1

Posted Date: Jul 8, 2026

Job Function: Human Resources

Description: Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Allendale, Leprino is seeking a Plant HR Manager I to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care.

What You’ll Do:

• Build strong, respectful relationships across the plant to support a positive employee experience and stable operations
• Guide plant supervisors and managers through employee concerns, performance conversations, and fair discipline practices
• Shape local HR practices that align with Leprino standards while fitting the plant’s unique needs
• Lead consistent application of HR policies and audit processes to maintain compliance with employment laws
• Oversee core HR processes including leave programs, recruitment, benefits coordination, HRIS accuracy, and file integrity
• Partner with plant leadership and safety teams to support safe working conditions and effective return-to-work programs
• Coordinate recruiting efforts, interview candidates, and extend offers to meet plant staffing plans
• Strengthen onboarding by delivering structured orientation and early employee feedback processes
• Support hourly wage reviews and market data collection to maintain competitive and fair pay practices
• Guide training programs that build technical capability and support long-term employee development
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members and production leadership development trainees to encourage growth and steady progress within the function

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant time supporting manufacturing operations.
• A background working directly with plant leadership on employee relations, staffing, and workforce planning.
• A working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their application in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Michigan employment laws, including leave administration, wage and hour concepts, and employee relations practices.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master's degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
• Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting dairy, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.
• Familiarity with wage surveys, workforce analytics, and training program design for hourly populations.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

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