Human Resource Supervisor

Daybreak Foods•Palmyra, WI

About The Position

The Site Human Resources Supervisor develops and implements best-practice HR initiatives to move the site forward and create a positive, cohesive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. In partnership with site leadership, the role supports strategic workforce planning, recruitment, leader coaching and development, talent development, and day-to-day HR administration. The supervisor also works with corporate HR leadership on the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects. The position provides HR business partner support to site leadership, with a focus on talent strategy, employee relations, internal talent development, and recruitment. It builds relationships with hourly employees, including in production and processing facilities, and provides leadership to the HR Assistant. Responsibilities also span safety and workers’ compensation, onboarding, compensation and payroll, workforce planning, training, employee records, and legal compliance. The role contributes to broader HR projects across disciplines such as compensation, diversity and inclusion, governance and policy, change management, talent management, performance management, HRIS, and acquisition integration. The work environment is clean and temperature controlled, with low noise and no personal protective equipment required. Physical demands include sitting, keyboard use, fine hand and finger manipulation, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources environment; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
Knowledge of HR laws and pending legislation.
Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to gather and analyze statistical data, generate reports, and plan.
Ability to set and implement site-level HR strategy.
Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations, and procedures, and working knowledge of benefit plans, insurance, and retirement policies, regulations, and procedures.
PC skills including MS Office software such as Excel and Word, and other internal management and Human Resources systems.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with site leadership and provide HR business partner support, particularly for site talent strategy, employee relations, internal talent development, and recruitment.
Lead HR-related conversations and initiatives.
Build trusting relationships with hourly employees, including interacting with employees in production and processing facilities.
Lead the HR Assistant by coaching and delegating as appropriate.
Coach managers to improve employee performance and engagement.
Resolve employee relations matters, including conflicts, harassment investigations, wage complaints, disputes, attendance issues, general questions, and progressive discipline.
Facilitate required safety training, ensure compliance with OSHA inspections and other audits, track accidents, investigate complaints as necessary, and manage workers’ compensation claims.
Develop and facilitate an onboarding program that welcomes new employees and prepares them for success.
Ensure compensation aligns with plans and process bi-weekly payroll.
Identify future workforce needs with site leadership and corporate HR, and proactively identify options to address potential resource gaps.
Define the site recruitment strategy and lead hourly recruiting in the region, including use of social media, job fairs, and contingent workforce solutions.
Manage the performance management process and support employee development programs.
Coordinate and support training needs and planning activities with the leadership team.
Maintain employee records and HR data in accordance with state legal guidelines.
Work with the broader HR team on global HR initiatives and projects, including compensation, diversity and inclusion, governance and policy, change management, talent management, performance management, HRIS, and acquisition integration.