Regional HR Manager- West Region

Daybreak Foods, Inc.•Eagle Grove, IA

About The Position

The Regional HR Manager oversees HR Managers and Generalists across the West Region and ensures consistent implementation of HR programs at Daybreak Foods locations. The role focuses on workforce planning, recruitment, training, affirmative action, HRIS implementation, FMLA administration, vendor management, and employee engagement. The manager also conducts internal audits and investigations and serves as a coach and resource to site HR teams. Based in central Iowa, the position requires 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 role leads site HR staff, guides business leaders on human relations matters, and ensures employment programs and practices comply with applicable requirements and support organizational objectives.

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, and 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

Spanish/English bilingual ability, including Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

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, and provide leaders with technical expertise and guidance on human relations.
Oversee continuous improvement and report on how long-term planning, programs, strategies, and regulatory actions affect employee attraction, motivation, engagement, development, and retention.
Oversee employment programs that manage risk, protect the company’s financial interests, reduce exposure to losses and litigation, comply with local and federal standards, and align with corporate initiatives.
Contribute HR expertise to strategic planning and organizational development across the organization.
Implement employee relations programs and HR policies and evaluate their effectiveness.
Guide business unit leaders on human relations matters.
Lead site HR staff in applying company HR policies and practices, addressing ethics complaints, and conducting internal investigations; visit 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.