Human Resources Manager

About the Company

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more enjoyable. As the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides brand, we offer wholesome favorites like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese in grocery stores nationwide. We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products, including liquid eggs. Our portfolio includes the Bob Evans®, Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters®, and Owens® Sausage brands. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Regional Human Resources Manager and plant manager, serving as the HR liaison between management and employees at assigned facilities.
• Provide consultation and partnership to plant leadership to promote positive employee relations, drive cultural values, and support business goals through data-driven accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in centralized HR projects with company-wide impact and lead project execution at assigned facilities.
• Manage the HR Generalist, who handles hourly recruiting, team member training, and payroll functions (weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly), including reports and data analysis.
• Develop strategies to improve employee satisfaction, positive employee relations, and working conditions.
• Evaluate and administer human resources policies, programs, and union contracts (where applicable).
• Provide counseling and dispute resolution for employee issues through consultation, investigation, and policy review, recommending resolutions to leadership.
• Develop and align location recruitment strategies with company-wide efforts to attract and retain qualified candidates.
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of company policies.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to design and implement employee development programs, ensuring alignment with current and future operational goals.
• Audit employee records for accuracy and authorize necessary changes.
• Report food safety and human safety concerns to appropriate personnel (e.g., shift leads, supervisors, QA technicians, Safety Manager, FSQ Manager).
• Facilitate training for exempt staff on proper employee communication and documentation skills.
• Follow up with exempt leaders to ensure compliance with annual and three-year plant safety plan criteria.
• Demonstrate leadership within the organization and participate in at least three community or government events annually to support local initiatives in Sulphur Springs.
• Play an integral role in the PSRMP (Plant Safety & Risk Management Program), owning elements 2 (Training) and 14 (Claims Management/Workers Compensation), and contributing to element 1 (Leadership & Administration).
• Conduct weekly safety scans, LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) audits, and COVID plant audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience as a Human Resources Manager.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to multitask, work with diverse employee backgrounds, and solve problems effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll, including timekeeping systems.