Human Resources Manager

Martin Foods, L.P.•Houston, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, full-spectrum HR Manager to lead all human resources functions for a growing mid-sized food manufacturing company in Houston. This role combines strategic HR leadership with day-to-day execution, with heavy emphasis on high-volume hourly recruiting and workforce stability across plant operations. The HR Manager will own the entire employee lifecycle, lead and develop one HR Generalist, and serve as a key partner to operations and finance leadership. This individual must be comfortable working both on the plant floor and at the leadership table, balancing recruiting demands with broader HR strategy, compliance, and organizational development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing or high-hourly environments
Demonstrated success in high-volume hourly recruiting
Experience overseeing or leading full HR functions and processes
Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or mentoring HR staff preferred
Background in food manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting for hourly production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and quality roles
Develop/execute recruiting strategies to maintain consistent staffing levels
Build/manage pipelines through referrals, community partnerships, and job boards
Partner with plant leadership on headcount planning, workforce forecasting, and labor optimization
Track/improve recruiting metrics (retention, turnover, attendance, quality of hire)
Oversee onboarding processes to ensure strong employee ramp-up and engagement
Supervise and develop 1 HR Generalist, providing direction across recruiting, administration, and employee support
Prioritize and delegate HR activities while maintaining overall accountability for HR
Improve HR processes, systems, and service delivery across the organization
Serve as the HR leader for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
Coach managers and supervisors on performance management and discipline
Drive engagement initiatives and foster a positive, productive plant culture
Implement training and development for hourly employees and frontline leaders
Support succession planning and internal promotion pipelines
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, TWC, etc.)
Oversee HRIS, personnel records, I9 documentation/E-Verify and required postings
Lead policy development, updates, and company-wide consistency
Manage audits, reporting, and documentation across HR, payroll, and benefits
Standardize HR processes across departments and functions
Oversee accurate payroll and timekeeping processes, including state tax programs.
Manage benefits programs including enrollments, renewals, and communications.
Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, personal leave)
Serve as escalation point for complex payroll, benefits, and leave issues
Partner with operations leadership on safety programs and culture
Support OSHA processes, workers’ comp claims, and return-to-work programs
Participate in incident investigations and compliance enforcement
Reinforce food safety, GMP, and hygiene standards from an HR perspective
Partner with the CFO on labor cost management, workforce analytics, and budgeting
Deliver reporting on headcount, turnover, recruiting performance, and labor trends
Support compensation planning, benchmarking, and pay structure decisions
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives