Human Resources Manager (6 month assignment)

Winland Foods•North East, PA

2d•$93,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a Human Resources Manager for a six-month assignment at its North East, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. The role serves as a strategic business partner, providing direction and support across Human Resources while developing practices that support employees and business goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The work location is 11160 Parkway Dr, North East, PA 16428. The manager leads the HR team and departmental operations, develops and executes HR strategy, manages HR budgets and site headcount planning, and oversees operational HR administration, employee engagement and relations, compliance, recruiting, learning and development, performance management, HR communications, HR data and systems, and continuous improvement. The role also supports a workplace culture grounded in Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. The position is a six-month assignment and is listed as full-time. Salary is $93,000 to $138,000 based on experience and other qualifications, with additional bonus potential. Winland Foods states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Previous experience in Human Resources.
At least 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
At least 5 years of HR management experience.
Experience and aptitude with human resources information systems (HRIS).
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Strong customer service, relationship-building, follow-up, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical capabilities.
Strategic thinking, business acumen, a results-driven and process-oriented mindset, and project-management skills.
Thorough knowledge of current trends and issues in human resources management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and to provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members.
Dependable, self-motivated, positive work ethic, and willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; normal hearing and vision (corrected if needed), including ability to distinguish colors used for production containers.
Ability to wear required PPE and comply with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting techniques.
Ability to work in areas that may involve wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promptly report food safety or quality issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or an equivalent discipline.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
At advanced levels, proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line-huddle measures to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate personnel files and confidential HR records; process new-hire paperwork, terminations, and employee status changes.
Assist with benefits administration, payroll, and leave requests; manage benefits, open enrollment, and claims resolution.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze results for trends.
Manage complex HR projects and initiatives, develop and manage the HR budget, and partner with the steering team and Finance on site headcount in the Annual Operating Plan.
Develop and execute HR strategy aligned with business goals; lead the HR team and manage departmental operations.
Respond to employee inquiries about policies and procedures, handle employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, administer disciplinary actions, and investigate complaints.
Ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local employment laws; provide guidance to managers and serve as a subject matter expert on complex issues such as ADA, workers' compensation, and FLSA.
Coordinate and communicate plant-wide events and activities, gather employee feedback, support engagement initiatives, encourage participation, and manage engagement program and event budgets.
Recruit and select employees, including posting openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and developing strategies to attract talent.
Support onboarding and orientation; coordinate and facilitate training and development programs, oversee Learning & Development team members, and partner with leaders on timely talent-development feedback.
Develop succession-planning strategies and lead workforce planning and talent acquisition efforts.
Design, implement, and manage performance-management and compensation programs.
Create and distribute HR communications; maintain employee data in the HR information system; develop and update policies and procedures.
Analyze HR data and metrics to inform decisions and identify improvement opportunities; direct implementation of HR technologies and systems.
Participate in improvement projects, required training, and 5S efforts; lead continuous improvement within HR and across the organization.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and promptly report food safety or quality issues.