Human Resources Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Red River Foods is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead our people function and serve as a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team. This role owns the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding through total rewards, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and development, for a workforce that spans corporate, sales, and warehouse and plant operations. The ideal candidate pairs operational excellence with strategic perspective, uses data and technology to improve how work gets done, and builds trust at every level of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

People Strategy and Culture

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute a people strategy aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
• Champion the Company's culture and values, and design initiatives that strengthen engagement, belonging, and retention.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles ranging from sales executives to warehouse and plant personnel, partnering with hiring managers and staffing partners.
• Strengthen the Company's employer brand and build diverse, sustainable candidate pipelines.
• Own a structured onboarding experience that accelerates time to productivity and supports early retention.

Total Rewards

• Design, benchmark, and maintain compensation structures and incentive programs that are market-competitive and internally equitable.
• Administer payroll, benefits, and leave programs, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and the 401(k) plan.
• Manage broker and vendor relationships, annual renewals, and open enrollment.

Performance and Development

• Design and manage the performance management process, including goal setting, ongoing feedback, and annual reviews.
• Develop and deliver leadership, management, and professional development programs that build capability and support succession planning.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, providing day-to-day guidance to employees and managers.
• Conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations and recommend fair, well-documented resolutions.
• Develop and maintain policies, the employee handbook, and standard operating procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Monitor regulatory changes and maintain compliance with requirements including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and I-9, partnering with safety leaders on OSHA matters.

HR Operations, Technology, and Analytics

• Own the HRIS and employee records, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
• Build and report HR metrics and dashboards that inform leadership decisions.
• Identify and lead process improvements, using automation and emerging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to streamline HR workflows.
• Stay current on HR best practices, innovative technology, and industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience with generalist responsibility across recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
• Professional certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Extensive hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (ADP experience a plus) and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week.

Preferred

• Experience with multi-state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership and management training programs.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, or food production workforce.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is primarily office-based, with some time spent on warehouse and production floors. Time in operational areas requires adherence to food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Occasional local travel between company facilities may be required.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus eligibility based on Company performance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 100% Company match on contributions up to 5% of eligible pay
• Wellness incentives and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A culture that values work/life balance