Human Resources Manager

Description

Industry: Food Manufacturing Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Direct Reports: 1 HR Generalist Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

We are seeking a hands‑on, full‑spectrum HR Manager to lead all human resources functions for a growing mid‑sized food manufacturing company in Houston. This role combines strategic HR leadership with day‑to‑day execution
, with heavy emphasis on high‑volume hourly recruiting and workforce stability across plant operations.

The HR Manager will own the entire employee lifecycle
, lead and develop one HR Generalist, and serve as a key partner to operations and finance leadership. This individual must be comfortable working both on the plant floor and at the leadership table
, balancing recruiting demands with broader HR strategy, compliance, and organizational development.

• Lead full‑cycle, high‑volume recruiting for hourly production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and quality roles
• Develop/execute recruiting strategies to maintain consistent staffing levels
• Build/manage pipelines through referrals, community partnerships, and job boards
• Partner with plant leadership on headcount planning, workforce forecasting, and labor optimization
• Track/improve recruiting metrics (retention, turnover, attendance, quality of hire)
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure strong employee ramp‑up and engagement

• Supervise and develop 1 HR Generalist
  , providing direction across recruiting, administration, and employee support
• Prioritize and delegate HR activities while maintaining overall accountability for HR
• Improve HR processes, systems, and service delivery across the organization

• Serve as the HR leader for employee relations
  , investigations, and conflict resolution
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management and discipline
• Drive engagement initiatives and foster a positive, productive plant culture
• Implement training and development for hourly employees and frontline leaders
• Support succession planning and internal promotion pipelines

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, TWC, etc.)
• Oversee HRIS, personnel records, I9 documentation/E‑Verify and required postings
• Lead policy development, updates, and company‑wide consistency
• Manage audits, reporting, and documentation across HR, payroll, and benefits
• Standardize HR processes across departments and functions

• Oversee accurate payroll and timekeeping processes, including state tax programs
• Manage benefits programs including enrollments, renewals, and communications
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, personal leave)
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll, benefits, and leave issues

• Partner with operations leadership on safety programs and culture
• Support OSHA processes, workers’ comp claims, and return‑to‑work programs
• Participate in incident investigations and compliance enforcement
• Reinforce food safety, GMP, and hygiene standards from an HR perspective

• Partner with the CFO on labor cost management, workforce analytics, and budgeting
• Deliver reporting on headcount, turnover, recruiting performance, and labor trends
• Support compensation planning, benchmarking, and pay structure decisions
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing or high‑hourly environments
• Demonstrated success in high‑volume hourly recruiting
• Experience overseeing or leading full HR functions and processes
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements
• Experience managing or mentoring HR staff preferred
• Background in food manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) a…