Manager Human Resources - Manufacturing

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance Premiums

Generous HSA contribution

11 paid Holidays + PTO

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing at our Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin facility.

This role provides strategic HR leadership to the plant leadership team, drives organizational design, talent strategies, and workforce planning to support growth and operational excellence. You will lead a hands-on HR function, partner with operations to foster an engaging, compliant work environment, and develop leaders across the site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing/high-volume environments.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems, workforce planning tools, and data analytics
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA)

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to Plant Leadership Team with strategic HR guidance
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies
• Coach leaders to build high-performing, accountable teams
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard hourly and salaried talent
• Monitor HR metrics to drive informed business decisions
• Inspire and develop the site HR team to deliver exceptional service

Skills

Employee Relations

Analytical Thinking

Operational Mindset

Adaptability

Communication

Discretion & Judgment

Leadership Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why work at HARIBO?

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

• fully paid health insurance premiums
• generous HSA contribution
• 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO
• competitive 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• and more.
• Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

At HARIBO, we’re passionate about creating Childlike Happiness through our iconic brand and that starts with creating an exceptional experience for our associates. We are looking for a people-focused, business mindedHuman Resources Manager to lead HR at our manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong leaders, developing talent, fostering an engaging culture, and partnering with operations to deliver outstanding business results.

Located on-site at our manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you'll serve as the senior HR leader for our gummi candy manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, providing strategic direction while remaining hands‑on in supporting our associates and leaders every day.

The Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing will partner closely with on‑site Manufacturing Operations and the broader Human Resources team to strengthen organizational capability, drive engagement, support business transformation, and ensure our people practices reflect both compliance and our HARIBO values. As the senior HR leader for the site, you'll help create an environment where associates can thrive while supporting operational excellence and sustainable business growth. As the senior HR leader for the site, you'll help create an environment where associates can thrive while supporting operational excellence and sustainable business growth. Are you HARIBO?

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership-
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to the Plant (factory) Leadership Team while providing strategic HR guidance
  • Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies that prepare the site for future growth
• Leadership Development & Talent–
  • Coach leaders at every level to build high-performing, accountable teams
• Associate Relations & Culture–
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every associate feels valued
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning–
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, and onboard exceptional hourly and salaried talent.
  • Support initiatives that improve engagement, attendance, and workforce stability.
• HR Operations & Compliance-
  • Monitor HR metricsincluding turnover, engagement, staffing, absenteeism, and other workforce trends to drive informed business decisions.
• Lead the factory HR Team–
  • Inspire, coach, and develop the site Human Resources team to deliver exceptional service and business partnership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, distribution, plant operations or other high-volume production environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field or equivelent work experience accepted
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems, workforce planning tools, and data analytics
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related regulations
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Ability to lead, direct, and hold others accountable to HARIBO’s high standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing HR processes in union and non‑union environments
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, safety culture, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience developing and facilitating training programs for plant / factory leaders and frontline employees
• Experience supporting manufacturing plants or high‑volume production environments within the consumer packaged goods industry
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to understand operational drivers and support plant leadership.

Skills & Attributes

• Employee Relations Expertise — Addresses complex issues with fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
• Analytical Thinking — Uses data to diagnose issues, identify trends, and recommend solutions.
• Operational Mindset — Understands manufacturing, staffing needs, and production‑driven priorities.
• Adaptability — Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Communication Excellence — Clear, concise, and effective communicator across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive, and confidential issues with discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to train, coach, and develop leaders and employees to ensure compliance and strengthen capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to understand operational drivers and support plant leadership

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre‑employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [e-mail].