Human Resources Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

Louis Dreyfus Company is seeking an HR Manager to support their Claypool soybean processing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who enjoys partnering with operations leaders in a manufacturing environment. The HR Manager will drive people strategies to support plant performance, employee engagement, and workforce stability. They will act as the primary HR business partner, working with plant leadership to attract, develop, and retain talent, while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment. The role involves advising on employee relations, labor relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance. The position requires being embedded in the business, building relationships on the plant floor, and helping leaders navigate workforce challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree majoring social science field (psychology, communications, etc.)
• Five to Eight (5-8) years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 3-5 years of plant manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience in a unionized environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong, positive relationships with both internal and external clients.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to represent the Company in professional meetings and recruitment events
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed and motivated
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ie. EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OSHA, wage & hour laws).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource or similar
• Master’s Degree in business related field
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification
• Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Previous experience supporting unionized, and multiple, locations helpful
• Previous supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of Workday HRIS software and Kronos timekeeping software

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with plant leadership to support business objectives through effective people strategies.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers at the Claypool facility.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support the site's unionized workforce through labor relations activities, grievance management, contract interpretation, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Lead recruiting efforts for the facility, helping attract and retain top talent across operations, maintenance, leadership, and professional positions.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage employee leave programs, accommodations, and compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the site's subject matter expert for HR systems, payroll-related processes, and workforce administration.
• Support internships, trainee programs, and community recruitment initiatives that help build future talent pipelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager