Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Are you passionate about engaging with people and making a difference in their employee experience?This positionis a foundational leadership role responsible for implementing businessstrategyacross our plant based inMelrose,Minnesota.As theHuman Resources Manager,your leadershipwill drive change with plant leadership and HR peers.

Our HR Team has the ability and support to engage strategically and tactically to execute business goals.You'llmake an impact by leading efforts related to positive employee relations and taking a proactive role in shaping theMelroseplant environment to encourage continuous improvement, generating world-class results in cost, quality, service, people, and environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Management:


* Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop recruiting strategies for salaried and hourly roles, ensuring inclusion goals are met.

Collaborate with Operations leadership on candidateselection, interviewing, and finalist recommendations.



* Lead implementation of corporate programs for performance management, succession planning, and career development.



* Support learning and development by analyzing needs, delivering training, ensuring compliance, and evaluating results.



* Build talent in a manufacturing environment using proven acquisition and development strategies.

Employee & Labor Relations:


* Promote a positive employee environment through effective communication and collaboration with leaders and hourly employees, including regular floor presence and participation in Daily Management System boards.



* Coach leaders on employee engagement and resolving relations issues, driving accountability and consistency.



* AdviseonMinnesotaLabor Laws, including timekeeping, leave of absence, mandatory training, and guidance for plant leaders.


* Own and manage employee relations matters, including leading investigations and driving resolution.

Partner with the Employee Relations team asappropriate toensure thorough, fair, andtimelyoutcomes.Provideexpert guidance on policy interpretation and application, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and company standards.



* Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, Total Rewards, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HRSC, Employee Relations, and Corporate Legal Counsel.

Required Education & Experience:


* Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and 6+ years as an HR Generalist/ManagerORMaster's Degree and 3+ years as an HR Business Partner/Manager.


* Proven experience in business acumen to understand business drivers and creates opportunities to connect with the business directly to learn about its needs and perspectives and seen as credible functional expert.


* General knowledge base ofMinnesotaLabor Laws and ability to partner with Land O'Lakes resources on pending legislation.


* Demonstrated busi...