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Human Resources Manager

Woodland Foods Fremont, NE

Fremont, NE

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$85k - $117k/yr Full time Manager Business Partner Employee Relations

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Job Description

Woodland Foods offers an onsite Human Resources leadership role based in Fremont, NE, with an estimated salary range of $85,000 to $117,000 and eligibility for an annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions. In this exempt position, you will help drive an engaged, high-performing workforce while supporting operational excellence and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

How you will help the business

The Human Resources Manager serves as the senior onsite HR leader for International Spices within the Woodland Gourmet portfolio. You will report directly to the Vice President, Human Resources and maintain a dotted-line relationship with the President of International Spices. The role leads all HR functions at the facility and aligns local workforce strategy with Woodland Gourmet’s enterprise-wide HR initiatives, with a focus on employee engagement, food safety standards, and day-to-day operational success.

Key responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR partner to the President and the plant leadership team
Align site-level HR strategies with Woodland Gourmet’s enterprise HR framework
Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Support business growth, integration, and operational initiatives
Lead full-cycle recruitment for production, maintenance, quality, and administrative roles
Develop staffing plans for seasonal production and capacity needs
Implement workforce forecasting strategies in partnership with operations
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, including leading investigations and resolving workplace concerns
Drive engagement initiatives that promote retention and a high-performance culture
Ensure consistent policy application and fair employment practices
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Partner with operations and the Safety Manager to support OSHA compliance and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SQF)
Manage workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and regulatory reporting
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting metrics
Oversee payroll processing for the site, ensuring accurate and timely processing, wage and hour compliance, coordination with Finance, and resolution of payroll inquiries or discrepancies
Administer compensation and incentive programs aligned with corporate guidelines
Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, vendor coordination, employee communication, and issue resolution
Partner with Woodland Gourmet HR on annual benefits planning and open enrollment
Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, recognition programs, and retention strategies
Oversee onboarding for hourly and salaried employees
Identify training needs and support leadership development and succession planning
Coach managers through goal setting, performance evaluations, and development planning; support annual and mid-year performance review processes
Support accountability and performance improvement processes
Implement enterprise HR policies at the site level, ensuring consistent procedures and documentation standards
Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support business objectives and operational needs

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing or food production environments
Experience supporting hourly workforces in regulated environments
Strong knowledge of employment law and workplace safety regulations
HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred
Strong business and operational acumen
Ability to influence executive leadership and frontline management
Excellent judgment, conflict resolution skills, and high professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Work environment and physical demands

Onsite leadership role within a manufacturing facility with regular presence on the production floor
Work typically occurs in office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings
Exposure to industrial environments, including noises, odors, food processing equipment, and varying temperatures
Ability to wear required PPE, including hairnets, gloves, and protective footwear

FLSA Status: Exempt

E-Verify: Woodland Gourmet participates in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I-9 will be verified to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Woodland Gourmet provides equal employment opportunity in all hiring and employment policies and practices.

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