HR Manager- Hager

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI.

In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners!

Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the HR function within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in driving employee engagement, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement. The HR Manager partners closely with plant leadership to support organizational goals and team member success through effective HR programs and day-to-day guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and operations leadership to implement HR initiatives that support business and workforce objectives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, staffing levels, and employee development.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, ensuring timely and quality hires.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs to promote retention and engagement.
• Assist with developing retention strategies and workforce engagement activities.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster a positive, respectful workplace through proactive employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions when necessary.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs, surveys, and recognition initiatives.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Partner with EHS to support safety initiatives, training, and incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support audits or compliance reviews.

Performance Management & Training

• Support the performance review process and assist managers in coaching and feedback discussions.
• Identify and coordinate training needs to build skills and improve performance across departments.

HR Operations

• Maintain HR metrics and reports to track turnover, attendance, and other key indicators.
• Support payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS data management in collaboration with corporate HR.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of personnel actions and updates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities for the HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, and People Operation Specialist (POPs).

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Industrial Training, or related field is normally required and strongly preferred.

Must possess a minimum of three years’ experience in HR. In a multi-shift manufacturing environment preferred. PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Communication Skills

Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings. Must be able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with HRIS systems required.

Mathematical Skills

Strong math skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement…