Associate Manager, HR

The J.M. Smucker Co.•McCalla, AL

21d

About The Position

The Associate Manager, HR will help support the growth of Uncrustables® by partnering with plant leadership to attract and develop talent, strengthen workplace culture, and support employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role contributes to talent, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness while supporting the site's people strategy. This hands-on role leads key HR processes, including employee and labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, compliance, and policy administration. It advises leaders on performance management, workforce planning, and employee development; leads recruiting for hourly and technical positions; and supports engagement, recognition, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives. The role also analyzes workforce data, improves HR processes and the employee experience, partners with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence, and supports plant initiatives, community involvement, and employee events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; HR Management preferred.
At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce development.
Manufacturing HR experience required.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to build trust, influence leaders, and drive results.
Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
Experience working with HRIS platforms and HR technologies.
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for developing people and creating an exceptional employee experience.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant leaders to drive talent, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
Support the site's people strategy by helping attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Lead and execute employee and labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, compliance activities, and policy administration.
Advise leaders on performance management, workforce planning, and employee development.
Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and technical roles and help build talent pipelines.
Champion employee engagement, recognition, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives.
Analyze workforce and organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, and solutions.
Streamline HR processes and enhance the employee experience through continuous improvement.
Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence to deliver people solutions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and audit requirements.
Support plant initiatives, community involvement activities, and employee events.
Contribute to a workplace culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired.