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Description

Industry: Food Manufacturing
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Direct Reports: 1 HR Generalist
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, full-spectrum HR Manager to lead all human resources functions for a growing mid-sized food manufacturing company in Houston. This role combines strategic HR leadership with day-to-day execution, with heavy emphasis on high-volume hourly recruiting and workforce stability across plant operations.

The HR Manager will own the entire employee lifecycle, lead and develop one HR Generalist, and serve as a key partner to operations and finance leadership. This individual must be comfortable working both on the plant floor and at the leadership table, balancing recruiting demands with broader HR strategy, compliance, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Recruiting & Workforce Planning (Core Priority)

Lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting for hourly production, warehouse, sanitation, maintenance, and quality roles

Develop/execute recruiting strategies to maintain consistent staffing levels

Build/manage pipelines through referrals, community partnerships, and job boards

Partner with plant leadership on headcount planning, workforce forecasting, and labor optimization

Track/improve recruiting metrics (retention, turnover, attendance, quality of hire)

Oversee onboarding processes to ensure strong employee ramp-up and engagement

Supervise and develop 1 HR Generalist, providing direction across recruiting, administration, and employee support

Prioritize and delegate HR activities while maintaining overall accountability for HR 

Improve HR processes, systems, and service delivery across the organization

Serve as the HR leader for employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution

Coach managers and supervisors on performance management and discipline

Drive engagement initiatives and foster a positive, productive plant culture

Implement training and development for hourly employees and frontline leaders

Support succession planning and internal promotion pipelines

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, TWC, etc.)

Oversee HRIS, personnel records, I9 documentation/E-Verify and required postings

Lead policy development, updates, and company-wide consistency

Manage audits, reporting, and documentation across HR, payroll, and benefits

Standardize HR processes across departments and functions

Oversee accurate payroll and timekeeping processes, including state tax programs.

Manage benefits programs including enrollments, renewals, and communications.

Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, personal leave)

Serve as escalation point for complex payroll, benefits, and leave issues

Partner with operations leadership on safety programs and culture

Support OSHA processes, workers' comp claims, and return-to-work programs

Participate in incident investigations and compliance enforcement

Reinforce food safety, GMP, and hygiene standards from an HR perspective

Partner with the CFO on labor cost management, workforce analytics, and budgeting

Deliver reporting on headcount, turnover, recruiting performance, and labor trends

Support compensation planning, benchmarking, and pay structure decisions

Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing or high-hourly environments

Demonstrated success in high-volume hourly recruiting

Experience overseeing or leading full HR functions and processes

Strong working knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements

Experience managing or mentoring HR staff preferred

Background in food manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus

Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Work Environment

On-site in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Regular interaction with plant leadership and hourly workforce

Flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed

Occasional extended hours during hiring surges or critical HR matters

Why This Role

Full ownership of HR - Lead and shape all HR functions across the company

High impact role - Direct influence on staffing, retention, culture, and operational performance

Balanced leadership - Blend of strategic decision-making and hands-on execution

Team leadership opportunity - Develop and lead an HR Generalist

Operational partnership - Strong alignment with finance and plant leadership

Growth opportunity - Ability to build, improve, and scale HR processes in a stable manufacturing environment

Ready to Apply?

If you are a hands-on HR leader who thrives in manufacturing, enjoys building strong teams, and wants full ownership of HR in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help drive the people strategy behind operational success.