Manager Human Resources - Manufacturing

Why work at HARIBO?

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

• fully paid health insurance premiums
• generous HSA contribution
• 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO
• competitive 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• and more.
• Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

At HARIBO, we’re passionate about creating Childlike Happiness through our iconic brand and that starts with creating an exceptional experience for our associates. We are looking for a people-focused, business minded
Human Resources Manager to lead HR at our manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong leaders, developing talent, fostering an engaging culture, and partnering with operations to deliver outstanding business results.

Located on-site at our manufacturing plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you'll serve as the senior HR leader for our gummi candy manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, providing strategic direction while remaining hands‑on in supporting our associates and leaders every day.

The Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing will partner closely with on‑site Manufacturing Operations and the broader Human Resources team to strengthen organizational capability, drive engagement, support business transformation, and ensure our people practices reflect both compliance and our HARIBO values. As the senior HR leader for the site, you'll help create an environment where associates can thrive while supporting operational excellence and sustainable business growth.

As the senior HR leader for the site, you'll help create an environment where associates can thrive while supporting operational excellence and sustainable business growth. Are you HARIBO?

• Strategic Business Partnership-
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to the Plant (factory) Leadership Team while providing strategic HR guidance
  • Lead organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies that prepare the site for future growth
• Leadership Development & Talent–
  • Coach leaders at every level to build high-performing, accountable teams
• Associate Relations & Culture–
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every associate feels valued
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning–
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, and onboard exceptional hourly and salaried talent.
  • Support initiatives that improve engagement, attendance, and workforce stability.
• HR Operations & Compliance-
  • Monitor HR metrics including turnover, engagement, staffing, absenteeism, and other workforce trends to drive informed business decisions.
• Lead the factory HR Team–
  • Inspire, coach, and develop the site Human Resources team to deliver exceptional service and business partnership.

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, distribution, plant operations or other high-volume production environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field or equivelent…