Human Resources Manager - Cumberland

Seneca Fruit; Town of Cumberland (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation seeks a proactive Human Resources Manager for its Cumberland, WI facility. You will oversee HR policies, benefits programs, payroll, and compliance while supporting recruitment and employee relations.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, training, and union coordination when needed. Relocation assistance may be available; a competitive salary is based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package is offered, including 401(k) and life, medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, talent acquisition and org development.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Management, interpretation and administration of HR policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview and select qualified applicants and conduct new employee orientations.
• Administer benefits, leave, payroll, safety, and workers' compensation programs.
• Conduct HR/legal compliance training for all employees.
• Maintain personnel files and handle employee updates and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; work with unions as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description:

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Human Resources Manager - Cumberland

Category: Seneca Foods

Seneca Foods

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Cumberland, WI, US, 54829

Custom Field 1: 4865

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Seneca Foods Corporation is currently looking for a qualified energetic Human Resources Manager to work at one of our food processing/manufacturing facilities located in Cumberland, WI.

Our Human Resources Manager utilizes their knowledge and skills to manage our benefits, compensation, leave, payroll, training, talent acquisition, employee relations and recognition programs.

We are looking for a high energy customer service driven individual who will be the primary contact for our team members and potential candidates.

Seneca Foods offers a very competitive salary based on experience, an excellent benefit package, flexible schedule, matching 401k program, paid training and continued professional development. Relocation Assistance opportunities available with accepted offers.

Responsibilities:

• Management, interpretation and administration of HR policies and procedures.


• Recruit, interview and select qualified applicants for open positions and conduct new employee orientations.


• Understand and Administer the Seneca Employee Benefits program at the plant level. - Administer FMLA/Leave, Safety and Worker's Compensation programs.


• Conduct required HR/Legal Compliance training for all employees.


• Manage all personnel activities, files and updates including personnel changes, employee updates, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.


• Monitor and maintain compliance requirements with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.


• Work collectively with the Union and Management to resolve grievances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; or equivalent experience in a prior HR role. Manufacturing industry a plus


• Proven ability to self-direct activities, multi-task and work well under pressure.


• Demonstrated knowledge or specialized training in employment law, employee relations, safety, benefits administration, talent acquisition and organizational development. - Proven professionalism, interpersonal and organizational skills


• Proven experience with Microsoft software


• Excellent communications skills – verbal, listening, written and computer.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with good judgment.


• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization.


• Bi-lingual ability is preferred - working with monolingual employees regularly.


• Weekend work and being available for meeting employees occasionally on second shift is to be expected during peak production times.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.