Associate Manager, HR

About the role

Help Power the Growth of Uncrustables® at Smucker. Partner with plant leadership to drive talent, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leaders to drive talent, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support the site's people strategy by helping attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Lead and execute key HR processes including employee and labor relations, investigations, corrective actions, compliance activities, and policy administration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing coaching and guidance on performance management, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and technical roles, helping build strong talent pipelines for continued growth.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives.
• Analyze workforce and organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining HR processes and enhancing the employee experience.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence to deliver effective people solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and audit requirements.
• Support key plant initiatives, community involvement activities, and employee events.
• Contribute to a workplace culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; HR Management preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce development.
• Manufacturing HR experience required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to build trust, influence leaders, and drive results.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and HR technologies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for developing people and creating an exceptional employee experience.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Uncrustables®?

Be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses within The J.M. Smucker Company. Help shape the culture, leadership, and future workforce of a growing manufacturing operation. Grow your HR career while supporting a brand loved by millions. Build great teams. Develop future leaders. Help power the future of Uncrustables®.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.