Plant HR Manager II

Leprino Foods Company•Greeley, CO

9d•$134,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

Within our 500-person manufacturing facility in Greeley, Leprino is seeking a Plant HR Manager II to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care. At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $134,000 and $154,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 15%.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant time supporting manufacturing operations.
A background working directly with plant leadership on employee relations, staffing, and workforce planning.
A working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their application in a manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting dairy, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.
Familiarity with wage surveys, workforce analytics, and training program design for hourly populations.

Responsibilities

Build strong, respectful relationships across the plant to support a positive employee experience and stable operations
Guide plant supervisors and managers through employee concerns, performance conversations, and fair discipline practices
Shape local HR practices that align with Leprino standards while fitting the plant’s unique needs
Lead consistent application of HR policies and audit processes to maintain compliance with employment laws
Oversee core HR processes including leave programs, recruitment, benefits coordination, HRIS accuracy, and file integrity
Partner with plant leadership and safety teams to support safe working conditions and effective return-to-work programs
Coordinate recruiting efforts, interview candidates, and extend offers to meet plant staffing plans
Strengthen onboarding by delivering structured orientation and early employee feedback processes
Support hourly wage reviews and market data collection to maintain competitive and fair pay practices
Guide training programs that build technical capability and support long-term employee development
Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members and production leadership development trainees to encourage growth and steady progress within the function