Human Resources Manager

Ready to make an impact where people and operations come together? Bring your HR leadership, coaching skills, and strategic mindset to our Bemidji team as our Human Resources Manager.

Strategic plans to shape, supervisors to coach, employee relations to lead, performance and succession to manage: if that gets you going, we have the job for you!

Reporting to the General Manager of the Bemidji plant, the Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR business partner for the Bemidji operation, providing leadership and guidance in employee relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and employment compliance. With a strong, hands‑on presence throughout the facility, this role coaches and supports managers and employees every day.

Sound like you? We can't wait to meet you!

• 401(k) with Company match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Structured short‑term incentive plan (annual bonus)
• Health Savings Account

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Number of positions to fill: 1
• Salary: $85000 – $95000 per year
• Employment status: Permanent
• Work arrangement: On‑site — strong presence throughout the facility required
• Work location: Bemidji, MN
• Work schedule: Full‑time, day shift, Monday to Friday

As the primary HR business partner for the Bemidji operation, the Human Resources Manager works closely with the General Manager, leadership team, supervisors, and employees to lead employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and organizational development — maintaining a strong on‑site presence and providing practical, day‑to‑day coaching to managers and employees.

• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team on strategic planning, workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and other business initiatives.
• Advise and coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, documentation, corrective action, and consistent application of company policies.
• Lead employee relations efforts that promote employee engagement, retention, effective communication, and a positive work environment.
• Lead performance management processes and continuously improve related practices, tools, and expectations.
• Lead succession planning and support employee and leadership development to strengthen organizational capability.
• Develop, interpret, communicate, and administer company policies and the employee handbook; ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and maintain current knowledge of changing requirements.
• Manage compensation practices, including wages, job evaluations, and incentive and bonus programs.
• Lead recruitment and selection activities, including workforce needs, job postings, screening, interviewing hiring, and placement of employees.
• Conduct job analyses and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date job descriptions.
• Coordinate supervisor and employee training and lead new‑employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Administer payroll and employee benefit programs and respond to employee questions regarding pay and benefits.
• Monitor attendance and partner with supervisors to address attendance trends and concerns.
• Partner with Safety/Quality leadership on workers' compensation administration, return‑to‑work activities, and required employee‑related safety documentation.
• Coordinate workers' compensation administration and maintain required OSHA records and…