Human Resources Manager

Farmers Union Industries; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, in Estherville, IA, is seeking a bilingual Human Resources Manager to lead onsite HR operations, drive hiring, retention, and employee initiatives with support from management and a Corporate HR Team.

You will oversee onboarding, benefits, payroll support, training, and compliance with federal and state employment laws while coordinating with Corporate HR and site leadership. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle hiring and onboarding.
• Bilingual English & Spanish required; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite HR for the facility, manage hiring, retention, and employee initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding, interviews, offers, I-9, E-Verify, background checks, and drug screening.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws; coordinate benefits orientation and payroll support.
• Support safety initiatives, employee relations, and community engagement as part of Corporate HR collaboration.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Strong communication

Organization & discretion

Independent problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA 51334, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors, Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: 1st (Day Shift), Job Category: Human Resources, Payroll, & Benefits, Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuilc.com to learn more!

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuilc.com/redwood-farms/.

Redwood Farms is seeking a bilingual (Spanish and English) Human Resources Manager in Estherville, IA! This person will act as the onsite HR resource for the facility and lead hiring, retention, community activities, and employee initiatives with support from management and a Corporate HR Team. We offer a competitive salary.

• health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm.

Willing to consider alternative schedules that support operations

Areas of Accountability

All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork

Hiring & Onboarding

Benefits & Payroll Support

Management & Employee Support

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Protect human resources operations by keeping information confidential
• Assess staffing needs and communicate hiring priorities to Corporate HR.
• Screen applications, set up and conduct interviews, and extend job offers to qualified candidates
• Lead candidates through various pre-employment steps including the I-9, E-Verify, background check, and drug screen
• Lead site-wide new hire onboarding, ensuring all paperwork and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Direct interviews, quarterly conversations, and exit interviews
• Serve as on-site HR expert for all employees at the complex, ensuring on-site compliance with federal and state employment laws (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, PFMLA).
• Lead site-wide benefits orientation and online enrollment
• Serve as on-site HR resource for all employees at the complex, with direction and support from Corporate HR Staff
• Translate individual conversations and larger employee meetings and announcements; confirm translations of written documents, as requested
• Work with Corporate payroll and onsite supervisors/managers to ensure accurate employee time, wages, leave schedules, etc.
• Analyze turnover, staffing, and absenteeism data; develop and execute retention strategies in coordination with Corporate HR
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and policy violations; recommend and implement corrective action in partnership with Corporate HR and legal
• Identify and follow through with HR improvement projects and initiatives
• Help coordinate employee meals, celebrations, and donation activities
• Develop and participate in community-based engagements and outreach activities, including recruiting
• Assist Safety Trainer with accident/injury reporting, as needed
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Travel less than 10%, annually
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources; or comparable education and/or experience
• 5+ years of human resources experience, especially in full scope hiring and onboarding
• Bilingual (English & Spanish), required
• Ability to communicate professionally and strategically with managers, directors, or other stakeholders verbally or in writing
• Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation
• Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with the use of an HRIS and ATS
• High level of organization, proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment, preferred
• Strong sense of initiative and independent problem-solving with the ability to manage time and deadlines with little supervision
• Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workday
• Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers