Manufacturing HR Leader | Strategic Partner to Plant Ops

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Underwood (IA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Link Snacks is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager in Underwood, IA, with monthly travel to Laurens, IA. The role partners with manufacturing leadership to attract, recruit, and retain top talent, building structure, systems, and processes to achieve business objectives.

The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, focusing on workplace culture, compensation, performance, and engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of progressive manufacturing HR experience including employee relations and HR operations.
2+ years' experience leading HR team members.
Ability to travel ~20% across sites.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR business partner to plant leadership and provide guidance on workforce planning and talent management.
Lead and develop the onsite HR team with clear expectations and consistent HR processes.
Foster a positive workplace culture through engagement, recognition, and strong relationships across the organization.
Manage employee relations, investigations, performance concerns, and separations with fair and timely resolution.
Support staffing strategies with Talent Acquisition for recruitment, onboarding, promotions, and retention—align with manufacturing goals.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and HR policies across sites.
Oversee HR operations: attendance, HRIS, records, reporting, and data integrity.