Corporate HR Manager

AMPI•New Ulm, MN

About The Position

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Three to five years human resources management experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, preferred with emphasis in human resources, business management, or related field.

Responsibilities

Guide plant HR Managers to ensure consistent application of HR policies
Implement strategic HR initiatives across multiple locations
Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems
Oversee corporate recruitment processes and support plant-level hiring needs
Manage immigration and out of area recruitment initiatives
Administer employment offers and pre-employment screening
Conduct new hire orientation and ensure consistent onboarding
Ensure organizational adherence to federal and state employment regulations
Develop and maintain the corporate Affirmative Action Plan, including required training and outreach activities
Conduct compliance audits of HR processes and recommend necessary adjustments
Investigate and resolve employee complaints in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
Maintain comprehensive and confidential HR record systems for all employment-related documentation
Ensure accuracy and integrity of HRIS data across all locations
Oversee benefit enrollment processes and coordinate with Benefits Manager on program administration
Manage performance management systems and ensure timely completion of reviews
Direct learning and development initiatives for all employees across the organization
Monitor training compliance and completion rates across locations
Provide coaching and professional development to plant HR Managers
Create capability-building opportunities for the HR team and broader organization
Develop and analyze key HR metrics and KPIs for executive leadership review
Identify trends and implement corrective actions to address unfavorable metrics
Provide back up support to the Corporate Payroll & Benefits Manager
Other duties as assigned