Human Resources Manager

Tofurky•Hood River, OR

12d

About The Position

The Human Resources 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, the role serves as a business partner to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll and timekeeping oversight, safety partnership, and organizational effectiveness. The HR Manager exercises independent judgment and discretion in administering HR programs and leads process-improvement initiatives and HR-related projects to improve efficiency and the employee experience. The role oversees HR leadership and business partnership, employee relations and performance management, payroll and workforce administration, compliance and safety partnership, talent management and development, process improvement and project management, compensation and benefits programs, and HR data, systems, and reporting. It works cross-functionally with site leadership, Operations, Finance, IT, Payroll, Safety, external vendors, legal counsel, and other advisors.

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.
Fluency with HRIS and payroll systems.
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.
Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources 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.
Promote consistent and fair application of company policies, procedures, and practices.
Support managers in setting expectations, delivering feedback, and addressing performance issues.
Promote accountability, engagement, and respect across the organization.
Administer payroll with internal and external partners to ensure accurate, timely processing and wage-and-hour compliance.
Partner with managers and Finance to review 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 action related to payroll, timekeeping, and wage-and-hour compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Maintain and interpret HR policies and procedures to support legal compliance and operational consistency.
Partner with the Safety Manager on workplace safety programs, training, and reporting.
Participate actively on the Safety Committee, contributing to safety reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
Support safety incident reporting and investigations with the Safety Manager and site leadership.
Partner with legal counsel and external advisors on employee relations, compliance, wage-and-hour, and risk management matters.
Lead recruitment and hiring processes in partnership with managers.
Support onboarding and integration of new employees.
Identify development needs and support training and development initiatives.
Partner with leadership on succession planning and talent development strategies.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across HR, payroll, timekeeping, and employee lifecycle processes.
Identify inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and process risks, and design solutions to improve accuracy, scalability, and employee experience.
Lead HR projects, including system implementations, policy rollouts, program redesigns, and regulatory changes.
Develop project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications to support successful execution.
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 in alignment with company philosophy and market practices.
Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support effective delivery of HR programs.
Support annual compensation reviews, performance cycles, and related processes.
Advise employees and managers on benefits, policies, and HR programs.
Ensure accurate employee data in HRIS, timekeeping, and benefits systems.
Analyze HR, payroll, timekeeping, and safety data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Present insights and recommendations to leadership based on workforce and compliance data.
Support continuous improvement of HR systems, reporting, and data integrity.