On-Site HR Manager – Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Bay Valley Foods; Michigan; On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

4 weeks vacation

5 sick days

Parental leave

11 company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

DevelopU online courses

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Wayland, MI facility. You will lead HR functions, advise leadership on staffing, compliance, and employee relations across production shifts, and partner with operations to drive a safe, engaged workplace.

This on-site role on first shift requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing and unionized settings. Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday/UKG Dimensions) and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Five or more years of related Human Resources experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is desired.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching to department managers and front-line leadership on HR-related matters, including attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
• Lead labor relations efforts, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and collaboration with union representatives to maintain a productive and respectful labor environment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees and foster strong employee connections.
• Serve as a trusted resource, accessible to employees across all production shifts, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Supporting the management, implementation and communication of fundamental HR programs, including recognition programs, employee feedback forums, engagement survey action planning, and plant communications.
• Managing the site’s staffing and recruitment needs, including supporting onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Driving positive employee relations by timely and proactively addressing employee inquiries and concerns and supporting investigations.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

HRIS systems

Manufacturing experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

UKG Dimensions

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Wayland, MI facility. You will lead HR functions, advise leadership on staffing, compliance, and employee relations across production shifts, and partner with operations to drive a safe, engaged workplace.

This on-site role on first shift requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing and unionized settings. Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday/UKG Dimensions) and MS Office is essential.