Regional HR Manager- West Region

Daybreak Foods; Eagle Grove Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods seeks a Regional HR Manager to lead HR Managers and Generalists across Iowa and Minnesota, ensuring consistent HR programs and operations. You will oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and compliance with federal and state requirements.

Spanish/English bilingual ability is preferred and travel is required. The role reports to the VP of Human Resources, conducts audits and investigations, and coaches site HR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR with 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• PHR/SPHR certification is desired.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and compliance.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports and drive action.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Managers and Generalists across the region.
• Implement HR programs and policies to ensure consistency across locations.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, FSLA, immigration.
• Conduct internal audits and investigations; coach site HR teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Spanish skills

HR laws knowledge

Judgment in sensitive matters

Collaboration

Data analysis & reporting

Site HR strategy

Payroll & benefits knowledge

MS Office & HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

PHR/SPHR certification desired

Job description

Summary

The Regional HR Manager will manage the HR Managers and Generalists throughout the region, ensure implementation of HR programs to ensure consistency in operations across all Daybreak Foods locations. Areas of focus include workforce planning, recruitment, training, affirmative action, HRIS implementation, managing the FMLA process, vendor management, employee engagement, etc. In addition, this role will also conduct internal audits and investigations and be a coach and resource to the site HR team. Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

This role will be based in central Iowa, with travel to company facilities throughout Iowa and Minnesota. This position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources as a part of the HR leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership/Business Partnership

• Develop, implement, lead, support, and evaluate employee relations programs grounded in equitable HR policies and practices. Translate strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategies and operational plans. Provide leaders with technical expertise and guidance on human relations.
• Oversee continuous improvement and report on how long-term planning, new programs and strategies, and regulatory actions affect employee attraction, motivation, engagement, development, and retention.
• Oversee employment programs to manage risk, protect the company's financial interests, and reduce exposure to losses, including litigation. Ensure programs comply with local and federal standards and align with corporate initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning so HR considerations inform organizational development, and provide HR expertise across the organization.
• Implement employee relations programs and HR policies, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Guide business unit leaders on human relations matters.
• Lead site HR staff in applying company HR policies and practices, including addressing ethics complaints and conducting internal investigations. Visit sites as needed.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, FMLA, ADA, FSLA, immigration requirements, and the TN Visa process.
• Lead team members, establish performance expectations, and foster a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment. PHR/SPHR certification is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills preferred
• Knowledge of HR laws and proposed legislation
• Sound judgment in making procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential matters
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
• Ability to collect and analyze statistical data, prepare reports, and develop plans
• Ability to develop and execute site-level HR strategy
• Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations, and procedures; working knowledge of benefit plans and insurance and retirement policies, regulations, and procedures
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and internal management and HR systems.

Physical Demands

Sit, use keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Clean, temperature-controlled environment. Noise level is low. No personal protective equipment needed.

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