Human Resources Manager | $65,000 - $85,000 / Annually

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Human Resources Manager in Hillsboro, OR, for a long-standing food manufacturer. The role oversees payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and safety initiatives in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong HR knowledge, payroll experience (ADP), and leadership ability, with bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese encouraged but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience processing payroll using ADP.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience administering FMLA, Paid Leave Oregon, Workers' Compensation, and employee accommodations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and Benefits Administration: Process payroll using ADP, administer benefits, maintain records.
• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Lead recruiting, screenings, onboarding, and separations.
• Employee Relations and Leadership Support: Guide HR compliance, coach leaders, support performance reviews.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Administer leaves, conduct I-9 audits, ensure SOP compliance, support OSHA.
• Food Safety and Quality Programs: Support HACCP, SQF audits, and safety committee activities.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll administration

Communication

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP payroll

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 / Annually

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Hillsboro, OR

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Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for an experienced Human Resources Manager on behalf of an established and respected food manufacturing organization in Hillsboro, OR. While this position is being supported through Express Employment Professionals, the company may consider direct hire placement for the right candidate.

Position Overview:

Our client is a long-standing, family-owned food manufacturer with nearly a century of success and a reputation for producing innovative, high-quality specialty products enjoyed nationwide. This organization values quality, safety, continuous improvement, and a people-first culture.

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources operations, including payroll administration, recruiting, employee relations, benefits, compliance, leave management, safety initiatives, and training programs. This role requires an experienced HR professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and can provide strategic guidance while supporting day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, payroll administration, and employee relations. Experience supporting a manufacturing or food production environment is highly preferred. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience processing payroll using ADP.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience administering FMLA, Paid Leave Oregon, Workers' Compensation, and employee accommodations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese.
• Experience within manufacturing, food production, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, HACCP, SQF, food safety programs, and safety committee administration.
• Experience conducting I-9 audits and maintaining training records.

Essential Responsibilities

• Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Process payroll utilizing ADP.
  • Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with third-party benefit vendors.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
  • Lead recruiting efforts, candidate screening, and hiring activities.
  • Coordinate pre-employment screenings and onboarding processes.
  • Manage employee separations and offboarding procedures.

• Employee Relations and Leadership Support
  • Provide guidance on HR compliance and best practices.
  • Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, employee development, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Assist with performance reviews and employee development initiatives.
  • Promote a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, Paid Leave Oregon, accommodations, and Workers' Compensation.
  • Conduct I-9 audits and ensure HR compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
  • Maintain training records and ensure departmental compliance with SOP requirements.
  • Support OSHA compliance and workplace safety initiatives.

• Food Safety and Quality Programs
  • Support HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, Food Fraud, and sanitation programs.
  • Assist with SQF audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate safety committee activities across production departments.

Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ADP HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

We offer competitive wages, direct deposit, weekly pay, full medical, dental, vision, short and life term insurance options!