Plant HR Generalist (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Plant HR Generalist (Manufacturing): Managing human resources deliverables and partnering with plant leadership to ensure operational efficiency with an accent on employee relations, hiring, and regulatory compliance. Focus on driving business solutions through data analysis and maintaining statutory HR standards within a high-volume production environment.

Location: Onsite in Boardman, OR, USA (Pack Center)

Salary: $64,900 - $97,360 per year

Company

A leading global manufacturer of potato products operating in over 100 countries.

What you will do

• Act as the primary HR liaison and business partner for assigned functional teams at the plant.
• Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures, providing technical assistance to leadership.
• Analyze HR statistics (turnover, new hires, performance) to drive data-informed business solutions.
• Lead HR programs covering employment, litigation, retention, and severance.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to meet hiring goals and build future talent pipelines.
• Manage employee relations, workplace training, and performance management for supervisors and team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources.
• Proven knowledge of local and statutory labor laws and HR compliance regulations.
• Proficiency with HRMS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional HR certification.
• Experience optimizing HCM, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Background in benefits/compensation administration and market pricing.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Paid Time Off and wellness incentive programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and Financial Planning Services.
• Family-friendly company events and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.