Human Resources Manager

Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Yankton, SD

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager will oversee the full spectrum of the HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, labor relations, and employee development. This position requires a strategic and people-focused leader who can align HR initiatives with organizational goals and foster a positive, productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a coach and trusted partner to plant management team to execute strategic decisions, provide guidance on business issues, and identify training and development need of team members.
• Assist our Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives at the local level; drive inclusion through HR initiatives, hiring activities, and talent management activities.
• Plan and implement methods that enhance the plant employee / labor relations and foster superior employee engagement of the plant's workforce.
• Support and administer benefits and compensation/bonus programs at the plant level in accordance with Business Unit directives.
• Work collaboratively with managers to address performance concerns such as absenteeism, policy violation and behavioral concerns
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations complaints; represent the company regarding compliance or legal matters
• Facilitate the company's performance management program, succession planning and recognition processes
• Oversee recruitment, outreach, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding processes
• Conduct employment/ compliance / workforce related training programs.
• Implement and manage plant processes to control absenteeism.
• Manage performance management, succession planning and recognition processes for the plant.
• Administer and/or manage the plant payroll and HRIS processes and procedures.
• Conduct investigations and decision-making processes to resolve complaints, grievances, potential policy violations, etc., and implement discipline and coaching / counseling processes, as required.
• Manage and conduct plant labor relations and plant contract negotiations.
• Lead and develop plant HR staff while leading by example and fostering a safe learning environment.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role within the HR function.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Background in labor relations and employee engagement initiatives.
• Previous experience as the senior HR leader at a site or facility.
• Broad understanding of HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, compensation, training, policy development, and organizational growth.
• Experience with employee orientation and training.
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms; familiarity with systems such as UKG or SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Strong adaptability and change management capabilities.