Human Resource Manager

How Agropur invests in YOU:

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Salary 006: $97,700-$122,100 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training and experience related to the position.)

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Human Resource Manager in Weyauwega, WI.

The Human Capital Manager is responsible for partnering with the business leaders, the Director Human Capital Operations and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to provide Human Capital (HC) solutions and programs to meet business needs to build, manage and maintain a productive and positive workforce. Specifically, the HC Manager partners with business leadership to implement Human Capital programs and tools to the needs of the local business. Operate as both a strategic and operational Business Partner performing the full life cycle Human Capital support within the business, through the planning and execution of Human Capital practices and programs.

• Contribute to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
• Provide advice, guidance and information regarding employee relation matters to the site leadership and Plant Manager to support decision making. Investigate and take appropriate action to positively resolve workplace conflicts and problems.
• Investigate internal and external complaints regarding discrimination, harassment, safety concerns, etc. Assist with the response and escalate as appropriate.
• Handle employee relations in a way that promotes professional behavior, equal opportunities, fair administration of policies and procedures, and follows all legal standards to include discipline and discharge of employees.
• Administer the performance appraisal program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Support Total Rewards Center of Excellence (COE) initiatives as needed regarding employee benefit plans including insurances, FMLA, Personal Leaves of Absence, Paid Time Off, retirement plan, etc.
• Support Talent COE by coordinating and conducting organizational training and development initiatives and maintaining records as required.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources which includes work in employee relations, recruitment, selection, wage and hour compliance, and major employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.) required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you'll be working:

Our Weyauwega, WI, plant is home to approximately 225 employees. This facility produces award-winning feta and aged cheddar cheese, as well as lactose and reduced lactose whey.Weyauwega is a quaint rural community of 1,900, offering the opportunity for both rural and urban living. If you enjoy the outdoors, this area provides many hunting, fishing and boating opportunities within minutes of town.

• Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.