HR Manager - Bilingual Highly Preferred (1157041)

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

About the role

Industry leader in the food industry in the Pleasant Prairie-Kenosha, WI area is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee all human resources functions at their manufacturing facility. You will align HR strategies with plant operations—leading recruitment, employee relations, safety compliance, and workforce retention. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required to effectively support and engage our diverse production team. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food processing preferred) and strong working knowledge of OSHA, labor laws, and food safety culture are essential.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Culture: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant personnel, resolving employee issues, conducting fair workplace investigations, and driving engagement on the production floor.
• Bilingual Communications & Training: Translate plant communications, policy updates, and training materials into Spanish; conduct bilingual onboarding and safety/compliance trainings.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage full-lifecycle recruiting for hourly production staff, maintenance technicians, and plant leadership to maintain optimal staffing levels across shifts.
• Compliance & Safety Support: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, OSHA regulations, and company policies; partner with EHS on worker’s compensation and safety initiatives.
• HR Operations & Benefits: Administer payroll, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and benefits enrollment while maintaining accurate personnel records in the HRIS.

Qualifications

• Language: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years managing HR in a manufacturing plant environment (food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing highly preferred).
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC), OSHA standards, and plant-floor safety requirements.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications (Preferred): SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certification.

Pay

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually