Human Resources Manager – Bilingual (Spanish)

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all human resources activities within the plant to ensure the effective management of personnel, as well as compliance with labor laws and company policies. This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and driving employee engagement to support operational objectives. 

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and will work closely with plant leadership and corporate HR teams to foster a productive and positive workplace culture. 

• Partner with staffing agencies and corporate recruiting for plant positions, ensuring the right talent is hired to meet production demands.  Collaborate with plant leadership to understand current and future workforce needs. 

• Act as a liaison between plant management and employees to resolve grievances and address workplace issues; Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, and HR program administration. 

• Foster a positive employee experience through engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and consistent communication. Develop and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction. 

• Oversee performance review processes, providing guidance to supervisors on evaluating and developing employees. 

• Partner with EHS and plant leadership to ensure a safe working environment, including management of workers compensation. 

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and company policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices. 

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and employee complaints in accordance with legal requirements and company procedures. 

• Lead continuous improvement projects related to HR processes, such as onboarding, employee retention, and performance management. 

• Monitor and report on key HR metrics, such as employee turnover, attendance, and engagement scores. 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish 

• 5+ years of HR experience 

• 2+ years supporting the hourly workforce in an HR capacity such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, restaurant, etc 

• Worker's compensation & leave of absence experience 

Preferred: 

• Master’s Degree or MBA in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field 

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant environment 

• Prior supervisory experience preferred. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Thorough understanding of HR laws and compliance requirements.