Senior Manager, Human Resources

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we live by values such as Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources based out of our Forest Park, GA, facility, a leading manufacturer of refrigerated dough. This role is an operational HR leader responsible for driving human capital initiatives and aligning HR practices with business goals across multiple manufacturing locations. Serving as a key advisor to leadership, this position oversees HR functions, champions a high-performance culture through effective employee engagement, employee relations, and compliance strategies, and partners with site leadership teams to support workforce needs across the region.

This is a full-time, onsite role with travel of up to 30% to manufacturing sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong partnerships with operations and production teams to drive business results while ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines and regulations.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to department managers and front-line leadership on HR-related matters, including attendance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline.
• For represented sites: lead labor relations efforts, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and collaboration with union representatives to maintain a productive and respectful labor environment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees to foster strong employee connections.
• Serve as a trusted resource, accessible to employees across all production shifts, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee data.
• Support the management, implementation, and communication of fundamental HR programs, including recognition programs, employee feedback forums, engagement survey action planning, and plant communications.
• Interpret and apply policies, ensuring compliance with standard practices and guidelines related to attendance, paid time off, job transfers, accommodation processes, etc.
• Manage the site’s staffing and recruitment needs, including supporting onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Utilize our HRIS, Workday, for data entry and conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity.
• Drive positive employee relations by timely and proactively addressing employee inquiries and concerns and supporting investigations.
• Ensure a high level of integrity is maintained and that personnel matters are handled in a professional, consistent, and confidential manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 7 or more years of related Human Resources experience is required, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment is preferred.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• May require flexibility in hours as needed.
• Bilingual language skills may be strongly preferred based on site workforce demographics and business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day.
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups and build on our team-oriented culture.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $125,000 - 187,400 USD annually. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus, and equity pay.