Regional HR Manager- West Region

Daybreak Foods•Eagle Grove, IA

About The Position

The Regional HR Manager oversees HR Managers and Generalists throughout the West Region and ensures consistent implementation of HR programs across Daybreak Foods locations. Areas of focus include workforce planning, recruitment, training, affirmative action, HRIS implementation, FMLA administration, vendor management, and employee engagement. The role also conducts internal audits and investigations and serves as a coach and resource to site HR teams. Based in central Iowa, the position involves travel to company facilities throughout Iowa and Minnesota. It reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and is part of the HR leadership team. The Regional HR Manager develops and evaluates employee relations programs, translates business plans into HR strategies and operational plans, advises leaders on human relations, and oversees continuous improvement and employment programs that manage risk and support attraction, engagement, development, and retention. The role ensures compliance with employment laws and company initiatives, contributes HR expertise to strategic planning and organizational development, leads site HR staff, sets performance expectations, and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
8 or more years of progressive experience in a Human Resources environment.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of HR laws and proposed legislation.
Sound judgment in making procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential matters.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
Ability to collect and analyze statistical data, prepare reports, and develop plans.
Ability to develop and execute site-level HR strategy.
Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations, and procedures.
Working knowledge of benefit plans and insurance and retirement policies, regulations, and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and internal management and HR systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Manage HR Managers and Generalists throughout the region and ensure consistent implementation of HR programs across company locations.
Develop, implement, lead, support, and evaluate employee relations programs grounded in equitable HR policies and practices.
Translate strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategies and operational plans.
Provide leaders with technical expertise and guidance on human relations matters.
Oversee continuous improvement and report on the effects of long-term planning, programs, strategies, and regulatory actions on employee attraction, motivation, engagement, development, and retention.
Oversee employment programs that manage risk, protect the company's financial interests, and reduce exposure to losses, including litigation.
Ensure HR programs comply with local and federal standards and align with corporate initiatives.
Contribute to strategic planning so HR considerations inform organizational development, and provide HR expertise across the organization.
Implement employee relations programs and HR policies and evaluate their effectiveness.
Lead site HR staff in applying company HR policies and practices, addressing ethics complaints, and conducting internal investigations.
Conduct internal audits and investigations and serve as a coach and resource to site HR teams.
Visit company sites as needed.
Ensure adherence to state and federal employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, FMLA, ADA, FSLA, immigration requirements, and the TN Visa process.
Lead team members, establish performance expectations, and foster a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.