Human Resources Manager (61402)

Tofurky•Hood River, OR

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About The Position

The HR Manager manages day-to-day human resources operations in support of the company’s people strategy, operational goals, and safety culture. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role partners with leaders and employees and provides guidance on employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll and timekeeping oversight, safety, and organizational effectiveness. The role uses independent judgment and discretion to administer HR programs and leads process improvements and HR-related projects to improve efficiency and the employee experience. Responsibilities span HR leadership and business partnership; employee relations and performance management; payroll, timekeeping, and workforce administration; compliance, risk, and safety partnership; talent management and development; process improvement and project management; compensation, benefits, and HR programs; and HR data, systems, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience managing HR operations in a manufacturing or operational environment.
Experience overseeing payroll and timekeeping processes and ensuring wage and hour compliance.
Experience leading process improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional projects.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workplace safety programs.
HRIS and payroll system fluency.
Proven ability to partner effectively with leaders and influence outcomes.
Strong judgment, discretion, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day human resources activities for Tofurky and partner with the VP of HR and site leadership to execute people strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
Advise managers on performance management, employee development, and leadership effectiveness; support organizational design, workforce planning, and site talent needs.
Guide and oversee employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution, and promote consistent and fair application of policies and practices.
Support managers with setting expectations, delivering feedback, and addressing performance issues; promote accountability, engagement, and respect.
Administer payroll with internal and external partners, partnering with managers and Finance on payroll inputs, approvals, exception reporting, and reconciliation.
Oversee timekeeping practices, including timecards, punches, schedules, and exception time; ensure appropriate review and approval of missed punches, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and paid leaves.
Help managers understand timekeeping requirements, approvals, and compliance expectations; monitor payroll and timekeeping data for trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions related to payroll, timekeeping, and wage and hour compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and maintain and interpret HR policies and procedures.
Partner with the Safety Manager on safety programs, training, reporting, incident investigations, and corrective actions; participate actively in the Safety Committee.
Work with legal counsel and external advisors on employee relations, compliance, wage and hour, and risk management matters.
Lead recruitment and hiring with managers; support onboarding and integration of new employees, employee development, training initiatives, succession planning, and talent strategies.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across HR, payroll, timekeeping, and employee lifecycle processes; identify inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and risks and design solutions.
Lead HR projects such as system implementations, policy rollouts, program redesigns, and regulatory changes; develop project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
Partner with Operations, Finance, IT, Payroll, and Safety to implement and sustain process improvements; document processes, establish standard operating procedures, and support change management.
Administer compensation and benefits programs; partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on program delivery and support annual compensation reviews and performance cycles.
Guide employees and managers on benefits, policies, and HR programs.
Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS, timekeeping, and benefits systems; analyze HR, payroll, timekeeping, and safety data and present leadership with insights and recommendations.
Support ongoing improvement of HR systems, reporting, and data integrity.