Human Resources Manager

Location: Greater Cincinnati Area 

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 + Bonus Potential

Relocation: Assistance available (Local/Drive-in candidates preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct all HR activities for a facility with over 250 employees, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and manufacturing production schedules.

• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns; champion a proactive, non-union workplace culture through effective communication and conflict resolution.

• Payroll Oversight: Manage and ensure the accuracy of complex, high-volume payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff.

• Talent Acquisition: Oversee full-cycle recruiting efforts to maintain optimal staffing levels for production lines, including onboarding and retention strategies.

• Compliance & Safety: Maintain rigorous compliance with federal and state labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and support workplace safety initiatives in coordination with the EHS department.

• Performance Management: Coach and develop front-line supervisors and department heads on performance tracking, disciplinary actions, and leadership development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR management experience specifically within a manufacturing environment.

  • Note: Prior experience in the Food & Beverage or Perishables industry is highly preferred.

• Management Requirement: Proven track record of managing HR functions in a large plant setting (250+ employees).

• Labor Relations: Extensive experience operating within a non-union environment is essential.

• Process Oversight: Strong proficiency in managing complex Payroll systems and HRIS platforms.

• Specific Skills: * Expertise in conflict resolution and employee engagement.

  • Strong analytical skills for tracking HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, etc.).

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with both executive leadership and floor-level staff.

• Additional Requirements: Must be able to work on-site in a high-energy manufacturing facility. Professional certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is a plus.

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