Manufacturing HR Partner – Talent & Employee Experience

Land O'Lakes Inc; Vermont; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Vermont is hiring an HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR partner for our manufacturing operation, supporting 100+ employees across three shifts.

You will partner with plant leaders to drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and engagement while aligning people strategies with business goals. You will coach leaders, navigate complex employee situations with discretion, and help design organizations and compensation to improve plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3+ years HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation.
• Strong consultation and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex employee situations with sound judgment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and switch between strategy and execution.
• Experience supporting food manufacturing or operational workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligning with business priorities.
• Advise leaders and employees on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns.
• Lead employee relations activities, investigations, and consistent HR policy application.
• Drive hourly talent acquisition and onboarding with plant leadership and Talent Acquisition team.
• Coach leaders to strengthen performance management, feedback, engagement, and retention.
• Advise on organization design, compensation, workforce changes, and structure.
• Identify workforce trends and recommend solutions to improve experience and performance.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, EHS, and others to execute HR programs and ensure compliance.
• Support employee development, training, listening, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure payroll, leave, records, and required HR processes are executed effectively.

Skills

Strong consultation and communication

Credibility with frontline employees

Judgment and discretion

Prioritization and flexibility

Experience with food manufacturing/ops

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

3+ years HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Vermont is hiring an HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR partner for our manufacturing operation, supporting 100+ employees across three shifts.

You will partner with plant leaders to drive talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and engagement while aligning people strategies with business goals. You will coach leaders, navigate complex employee situations with discretion, and help design organizations and compensation to improve plant