Plant HR Partner on Site - Bilingual, Manufacturing

Cibo Vita Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibo Vita Inc. is seeking an on-site Plant HR Business Partner in Totowa, NJ. You will own day-to-day HR programs on the plant floor, supporting supervisors and hourly associates across all shifts to keep staffing, attendance, and policy compliance running smoothly.

The role requires 4–7 years HR experience in manufacturing, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong knowledge of federal and NJ employment laws. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to sustain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4–7 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years supporting hourly associates in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with employee relations, investigations, progressive discipline, and attendance management.
• Working knowledge of federal and New Jersey employment laws (FMLA, NJ Family Leave, ADA, FLSA, wage rules).
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems (UKG/Kronos, ADP, Workday).
• Experience working with temporary staffing agencies preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
• Approachable and credible interacting with associates at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR questions and issues from hourly associates, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to build trust and address concerns early.
• Participate in daily production and shift start-up meetings to stay ahead of staffing, attendance, and employee issues.
• Track and report plant workforce metrics, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and overtime, and flag trends to plant leadership.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process HRIS transactions such as new hires, transfers, pay changes, shift changes, and terminations.
• Respond to and resolve employee concerns promptly, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Conduct timely workplace investigations and document findings and outcomes.
• Coach supervisors on day-to-day people issues, performance conversations, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and apply the employee handbook and plant policies across all shifts.
• Partner with EHS on safety culture and ensure postings and training documentation are audit-ready.
• Coordinate plant training such as harassment prevention, policy rollouts, and supervisor skill-building.

Skills

HR experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Investigations & discipline

Employee relations

Absence & attendance management

HR compliance knowledge

temp staffing agencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS & timekeeping systems (UKG/Kronos, ADP, Workday)

Job description

Cibo Vita Inc. is seeking an on-site Plant HR Business Partner in Totowa, NJ. You will own day-to-day HR programs on the plant floor, supporting supervisors and hourly associates across all shifts to keep staffing, attendance, and policy compliance running smoothly.

The role requires 4–7 years HR experience in manufacturing, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong knowledge of federal and NJ employment laws. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to sustain a