Human Resources Manager

A food processing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for its processing facility in Leicester, NY. This role will own day-to-day HR leadership for the site, including policy administration, employee relations, compliance, recruiting support, benefits administration, leave management, workers’ compensation, and HR/legal training. The HR Manager will also partner with plant and senior leadership on workforce initiatives, employee engagement, and operational support for both full-time and seasonal teams.

The best fit for this role is a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable working directly with plant employees, supervisors, and leadership in a manufacturing or processing environment. Candidates should bring strong judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to manage both tactical HR execution and broader people initiatives. Union experience is a plus, and conversational Spanish is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually
• Bonus eligibility: up to 7.5% based on plant performance
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Benefits package available through the employer

Responsibilities

• Manage, interpret, and administer HR policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support employee relations matters and provide guidance to employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• Recruit, interview, and select qualified applicants for full-time and seasonal openings.
• Conduct new employee orientations and support onboarding for plant employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs at the location level.
• Manage FMLA, short-term disability, leave, safety, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Conduct required HR and legal compliance training for employees.
• Ensure employee files, records, and HR documentation are accurate and properly maintained.
• Partner with senior management on HR initiatives, workforce planning, and site-level people priorities.
• Lead HR programs and staff while maintaining a strong, professional presence across the facility.

Qualifications

• College degree and/or 4+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting employees in a manufacturing, food processing, agricultural processing, or similar plant environment strongly preferred.
• Experience working with employees who may have limited English proficiency; conversational Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and computer skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Union relations experience is a plus.