Human Resources Manager-R-24892

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Join Land O\'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork. We\'re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative. While benefits can vary by location and role, most offer:Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability insuranceRetirement savings plan and profit-sharing plan, both with company matchPaid time off and paid holidays, plus paid benefits for maternity and parental leavesHuman Resources ManagerAre you passionate about engaging with people and making a difference in their employee experience?This positionis a foundational leadership role responsible for implementing business strategy across our plant based in Melrose, Minnesota. As the Human Resources Manager, your leadership will 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\'ll make an impact by leading efforts related to positive employee relations and taking a proactive role in shaping the Melrose plant environment to encourage continuous improvement, generating world-class results in cost, quality, service, people, and environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTalent Management:Effective partnering and execution of strategy with Talent Acquisition to drive recruiting strategies to attract and retain talent for both salaried and hourly positions. Ensures recruiting strategies and sources are focused on achieving diversity and inclusion goals and AAP actions.Integration and support with Operations leadership on the selection process to include interviewing, assessing candidates, and recommending finalists.Provides site leadership through implementation corporate wide programs related to performance management, talent and succession planning, and career development.Supports learning and development strategy to include analyzing needs, delivering training, ensuring compliance, securing corporate training resources, and analyzing results.Provides strategic direction and team leadership to HR administrative positions.Employee & Labor Relations:Initiatives to foster positive employee environment by utilizing effective communication throughout the plant and working collaboratively with leaders and hourly employees.Coach leaders on how to engage employees and solve employee relations issues.General knowledge base and ability to partner on Minnesota Labor Laws including, Meal & Rest Breaks, Time Keeping Standards, Mandatory Training and provide guidance to Plant Leaders and teams.Responds to employee concerns by partnering with Employee Relations on investigative issues and providing site leadership actions towards resolution. Provides guidance on the application and interpretation of policies and practices and ensures compliance with all applicable laws.Working Collaboration with the HR Centers of Excellence, Director of Employee and Labor Relations and with Corporate Legal Counsel.Required EducationUndergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.Minimum 5 years as a Human Resource GeneralistRequired Experience, KnowledgeMinimum 3 years\' experience in a manufacturing/production environment.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 of Minnesota Labor Laws and ability to partner with Land O\'Lakes resources on pending legislation.Experience in engaging with employees of all levels in a facility through the execution of operations line floor walks.Your Skillset to Succeed:Ability to build authentic personal relationships of trust as a dependable partner.Strong communication skills (in both small and large groups) and ability to influence, lead, and drive change in a complex manufacturing/production environment.Ability to effecti ely collaborate with HR resource teams to achieve plant objectives.Strong verbal and written communication and presentation and facilitation skills. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Preferred Qualifications:Master\'s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field is preferred.Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR) preferred.Familiarity with ADP/E-Time payroll and Workday (ERP) systems.Project management experience applicable to Human Resources and cross-functional initiatives.Hours: Traditional M-F shift with the ability to work a flexible schedule to support a manufacturing business with alternative operational hours.Land O\'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O\'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O\'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

Land O'Lakes Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.