HR Manager

Description We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.    Position Summary Reporting to the HR Business Partner, Nuts, the HR Manager will provide leadership and  guidance to manufacturing facility on all aspects of Human Resources including but not limited to staffing and organizational design, compensation, employee relations, management/employee training and development, policies and procedures, safety, security, health and diversity. The ideal candidate for this position will be flexible, resilient, and will thrive in a developing workspace. They should be energetic and passionate about the field of Human Resources. They must be able to manage multiple hands-on tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Position Responsibilities  Act as a strategic business partner with plant leadership to evaluate the state of human resources by identifying opportunities for improvement, developing and    executing a strategic vision for the HR function in the plant. Provide support to assist the plant in achieving both functional and key performance objectives. Provide HR leadership and direction for the HR team. Drive employee engagement to maximize safety, manufacturing, quality and goal attainment. Prepare and maintain job documents, job evaluations, requisitions interview forms and offer letters among other recruitment forms for salary positions.   Responsible for recruitment process of salary positions that includes to advertise (internally/externally), post, recruit, screen, coordinate and execute interviews and hire qualified candidates to maintain appropriate staffing levels. Maintain applicant and hire tracking  Develop and maintain good relationships with universities, colleges, trade schools, employment agencies and other community partners to meet recruiting demands.   Implement and align HR initiatives to the business strategy which includes the ability to identify, analyze, understand, and articulate business goals and objectives at the company, plant and business unit level. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory activities, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). Provide direction and oversight of employee relations issues to ensure processes are well structured to maintain a fair and equitable workplace. Coach managers/supervisors on employee relations issues to enable them to address employee issues directly at the floor level. Manage consistent execution of compensation programs including merit, bonus, and promotional counseling. Educate and assist management on salary administration and performance management. Attend unemployment hearings Provide career planning and development counsel to employees and managers. Drive staffing processes including sourcing strategies, interviews, job offers and orientation. Receive and review employee complaints and ensure accurate and timely documentation of concerns or issues. Facilitate actions to document and resolve employee issues, escalating as needed to appropriate management team. Review and analyze data for employee leaves of absence, including worker’s compensation Measure staffing effectiveness including turnover analysis and action planning. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred.  Five (5) years of Human Resources Generalist experience is required. Professional in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR) is preferred. Excellent communication, presentation, and experience in employee relations is required. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required Manufacturing or Agriculture HR experience is preferred. Key Leadership Competencies and interpersonal skills are required. Strong project management and prioritization skills are required. Ability to work with a diverse team across many geographies is required. Proficient skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word is required. Ability to work independently with multiple demands and timelines is required. Must be able to exercise effective judgement, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations. High level of integrity, trust, and ethics are required. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between the plants, estimated up to 25% of the time or as needed This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.   The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $98,000 - $130,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.   Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.     ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:     At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Created: 2026-03-04