HR Manager - Plant Operations

About the role

The North America team is seeking a Manager, Human Resources for our Assumption, IL manufacturing facility. This key position partners closely with site and functional leaders to build an organization that drives excellence in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement & development, and total rewards—while reinforcing the behaviors that support GPT's Winning Culture. This position will report directly to the Assumption Plant Director with a dotted line to the HR Leader of North America Grain. The Manager, Human Resources is ultimately responsible for leading all aspects of the Human Capital Experience in a way that strengthens performance, accountability, and our purpose of Feeding the World Better.

Responsibilities

• Guide leaders through employee relations matters with consistency, fairness, and timely follow-through
• Ensure HR policy and practice compliance, translating state/federal requirements and corporate standards into practical, easy-to-follow site processes
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, staffing, and onboarding for all factory workers to build a capable workforce that helps the site deliver for customers and business goals
• Drive performance management, engagement, and development—setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, and reinforcing accountability and collaboration consistent with our Winning Culture
• Partner with EHS and operations to support a safe