HR Manager

Business Unit Overview:

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description:

The Troy, Alabama plant produces peanut butter, with annual production of approximately 78 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 130 manufacturing and support employees.

 

Troy is a growing community in southeast Alabama and is home to Troy University, one of the largest universities in the state. The university brings energy, cultural opportunities, and community engagement to the area. Troy offers a welcoming small‑town atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Responsibilities:

As HR Manager at our Troy, Alabama manufacturing facility, you will shape the employee experience and partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals. You will help foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing environment where employees and leaders can grow and succeed.

This role leads a broad range of human resources priorities, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance and development, compliance, benefits support and HR reporting. Your work will directly influence workplace culture, employee engagement and the strength of the plant team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruiting strategies that attract qualified talent and meet the plant’s staffing needs.
• Partner with plant leadership to anticipate workforce needs and deliver timely hiring solutions.
• Advise leaders and employees on workplace matters, address concerns and support effective conflict resolution.
• Strengthen an inclusive, engaging workplace culture that supports employee experience and retention.
• Guide goal setting, performance reviews, development planning and performance-related conversations.
• Identify skill gaps, coordinate training and advance career growth and succession-planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety standards and company policies while continually improving HR processes.
• Administer benefit programs, support compensation strategies and champion employee wellness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and use reporting and workforce insights to support decisions.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Influence people strategy and workplace culture at a manufacturing site where your work is visible and meaningful.
• Make a direct impact on employee experience, engagement and leader effectiveness.
• Partner closely with plant leaders and employees across a broad range of HR priorities.
• Bring your expertise to a growth-oriented environment with big company opportunity and small company attitude.

Qualifications:

Location & Travel Requirements

• This role is based in Troy, Alabama.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.

Required Qualifications

• Three to five years of HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• HR leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Success in This Role

• Communicate clearly and build trusted relationships with leaders and employees.
• Apply sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills to complex workplace situations.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your HR expertise to a role where you can influence culture, support leaders and help people thrive. Apply today to grow your career while making a meaningful difference for the Troy team.