Human Resources Manager

What we offer

Join Lanco Dairy Farms Coop LLC as an on-site Human Resources Manager in Hagerstown, MD, overseeing the Hancock, Maryland operation. The role offers a competitive salary of $72,000 to $85,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and paid time off. You will work as a strategic partner to management, shaping HR programs and contributing to a collaborative, results‑driven culture.

About the role

The Human Resources Manager leads all HR functions for the Hancock operation and serves as a trusted advisor to management. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration, compliance, and employee development while ensuring alignment with applicable laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide human resources expertise to all levels of management and employees.
• Consult with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolve through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations, with recommendations to minimize employment liability.
• Analyze people needs with the management team and develop action plans to address them.
• Manage recruitment and hiring to meet staffing needs for all non-exempt and exempt positions.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and internal and external job postings.
• Collaborate with supervisors on headcount needs.
• Review applications and schedule interviews and plant tours.
• Develop and implement onboarding and orientation for all new hires.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and company policies.
• Design and deliver required training for employees across levels, including business processes, policies, and compliance.
• Evaluate employee programs and update employee relations policies to align with regulations.
• Administer HR programs and policies in compliance with employment laws including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance overall location performance and recommend changes as needed.
• Review time and payroll data, reconcile with the ADP payroll system, verify attendance and hours worked, and process pay adjustments.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to work collaboratively across all departments and management levels.
• Demonstrates business maturity and integrity, especially with highly confidential information.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, consistent HR processes and services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/payroll systems; ADP experience preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of HR experience, including employee relations, compliance, and payroll administration.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or equivalent preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; accommodations under the ADA will be made as needed.

Technology and systems

• ADP payroll system
• Microsoft Office Suite
• HRIS/payroll systems

Position details

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite in Hagerstown, MD (serving the Hancock, Maryland operation)
• Pay: $72,000 to $85,000 per year