Human Resources Manager

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Underwood, IA

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Link Snacks is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to serve as a strategic and hands-on HR business partner to manufacturing leadership. The role provides guidance and support to personnel and daily HR operations, and partners with leadership to develop strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining team members in support of business objectives. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building the structure, systems, programs, and processes needed for business success. The manager is responsible for workplace culture and environment through programs covering compensation, performance management, organizational development, benefits, and team member engagement. The role is based in Underwood, Iowa, with travel to Laurens, Iowa, once monthly. It supports multiple facilities and shifts, and requires a visible, approachable HR presence across all shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing human resources experience, including significant experience in employee relations, HR operations, and leadership consultation.
At least 2 years of experience leading, supervising, or developing HR team members.
Ability to travel 20%.
Experience supporting multiple facilities, multiple shifts, and an hourly workforce.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective relationships with team members and leaders at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Previous experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP, UKG, Power BI, or similar HR systems.
Experience working within a centralized HR structure.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR business partner to plant leadership, advising on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and people-related business decisions.
Lead, coach, and develop the onsite HR team, setting clear expectations and accountability and ensuring consistent execution of HR processes and initiatives.
Promote a positive workplace culture through team member engagement, open communication, recognition, retention, and strong relationships across the organization.
Manage team member relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, performance concerns, and employment separations, ensuring fair, timely, and consistent outcomes.
Coach and support supervisors and managers in leadership, performance management, accountability, communication, and team member development.
Partner with plant leadership and Talent Acquisition on staffing strategies, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, internal promotions, and retention.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
Oversee daily HR operations, including attendance management, personnel transactions, HR systems, recordkeeping, reporting, and accurate team member information.
Collaborate with corporate HR, Benefits, Payroll, Safety, Legal, and other partners to resolve issues, implement initiatives, and maintain consistent HR practices.
Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, absenteeism, headcount, staffing, and retention, to identify trends, recommend solutions, and drive improvements.
Support organizational change, leadership development, succession planning, and continuous improvement aligned with manufacturing business objectives.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs across manufacturing facilities while ensuring effective site-level execution.
Maintain a visible and approachable HR presence across all shifts and provide timely, professional, and consistent HR support.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.