Plant HR Manager

Socket.dev; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Snack Innovations, a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company, seeks a Plant Human Resources Manager for its New Jersey manufacturing facility. This on-site role partners with plant leadership to align HR strategy with operational goals, while building a positive culture and high-performing teams.

You will lead employee relations, talent acquisition, performance development, compliance, and engagement initiatives, on the production floor and across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for plant employees and leadership.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture; guide managers on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Recruit manufacturing staff and coordinate onboarding processes.
• Coach leaders on performance expectations and development planning; support performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws; maintain HR documentation.
• Partner with Plant Manager on workforce planning, HR metrics, and organizational development.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Policy adherence

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Snack Innovations

Snack Innovations is a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company with a passion for better-for-you snacking and the parent brand behind Drizzilicious, Natural Endurance, Smart Fries, and Sunday Snacks. Operating as both a private label manufacturer and direct-to-consumer snack brand innovator, we’re rapidly expanding and looking for driven, entrepreneurial people to grow with us.

We are looking for builders and doers who thrive in agile, entrepreneurial environments and are comfortable creating structure where it does not yet exist. The ideal candidate has seen best-in-class operations and knows how to adapt that experience in a fast-moving setting.

Role Overview

The Plant Human Resources Manager provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for all Human Resources functions within the manufacturing facility. Serving as a trusted partner to plant leadership, this role is responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture while leading employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, employee development, and engagement initiatives. The Plant Human Resources Manager helps align HR strategies with business objectives to support operational excellence and a high-performing workforce.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative HR professional who enjoys spending time on the production floor, building relationships with employees at all levels, and helping leaders develop high-performing teams. This individual will balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to support a positive workplace culture and drive operational success.

Core Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as the primary HR resource for plant employees and leadership.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Investigate employee concerns and workplace issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention efforts.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support recruiting efforts for the manufacturing plant, including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating the onboarding process.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring decisions, and employment offers.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate onboarding and orientation for new employees.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Coach leaders on performance expectations, feedback, and accountability.
• Support performance review processes and employee development planning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and support leadership and employee development initiatives.
• Promote internal growth and succession planning efforts.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including New Jersey employment regulations.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures while ensuring consistent application.
• Partner with Safety and Operations on workers' compensation, leave administration, and return-to-work programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Leadership Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions.
• Participate in organizational planning, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Help drive continuous improvement through people-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to effectively coach leaders through challenging situations.
• Knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience recruiting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required.
• Prior payroll experience preferred.