Human Resources Manager

Baxters North America; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America in Salem, Oregon, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead local HR programs aligned with corporate policies. You will oversee employee relations, safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, payroll, and records, while ensuring legal compliance and reporting.

You will coach leaders, develop a high-performing HR team, drive engagement, and support strategic priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience leading HR teams.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, preferably food and beverage.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations and complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Drives implementation of HR functions including employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and workforce planning at the local plant.
• Builds trust and credibility of the HR function across all levels of the organization.
• Advises and coaches leadership on strategic and tactical HR issues.
• Leads HR programs, ensures policy compliance, and supports recruitment and talent development.
• Develops a high-performing HR team in a fast-growing environment.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Communication

Project management

HRMS

Data management

Diversity & inclusion

Training delivery

Workforce planning

Recruitment & talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations (plus)

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential (preferred)

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

Job description

Scope of Job

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for supporting BNA Corporate Human Resources policies and programs and directs the staff in managing and implementing programs that support employee engagement, productivity, and company objectives. Manages key local HR functions, including employee/labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, payroll, and employee records. Delivers internal and corporate staff communications. Maintains employee records of pay, benefits, accidents, performance, and other activities and files reporting required to comply with labor laws and regulations. Collaborates with leadership on special projects. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to‑day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved corporate budgets. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Drives implementation of HR functions including employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and workforce planning at the local plant.
• Builds trust and credibility of the HR function across all levels of the organization.
• Participates and supports the development and implementation of core Human Resources programs and identifies areas of opportunity.
• Recommends new approaches, solutions, and procedures to elevate the HR team’s performance.
• Acts as an advisor and coach for multiple levels of leadership on strategic and tactical human resources issues.
• Manages employee relations function to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures and objectives are met; facilitates and coaches managers through disciplinary process, as appropriate.
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals in a high growth, rapidly changing environment.
• Monitors and encourages programs that support active leadership and employee engagement.
• Maintains and updates weekly, monthly, and yearly KPI’s and reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Leads communications throughout facility, coaching leaders on appropriate means and language, and ensuring follow-up to input received through meetings and surveys.
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Supports local Recruitment and Talent development.
• Enables delivery of the people elements of key business priorities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required. Master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations is a plus. Preferred designations: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.

Experience

5+ years of experience in a HR Generalist position and operation as a HR Manager leading HR Teams. Must be competent in all human resources disciplines, including organizational diagnosis, complex employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. Experience in manufacturing operations, with food and beverage is preferred. Must be willing to provide support to 24/7 operations.

Competencies

Business Acumen, Business Unit Knowledge, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Employee Communications, Employee Data Management, Employee Relations, Employment Authorization, Full-Cycle Recruiting, Support HR Policy Administration, HR Regulatory Environment & Compliance, Immigration Administration, Onboarding, Safety Policies and Procedures, Support Workforce Planning, Support Training Delivery, Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), Analytical Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Project Management, Strategic Analysis, Customer Focused, Continuous Improvement, Results and Goal Oriented, Integrity, and Operational Excellence. Fluency is Spanish would be ideal.

Physical Requirements

Requires prolonged sitting and continuous use of computer. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.

8:00-5:00pm