Salm Partners, LLC · 5 days ago
HR Manager- Hager
Salm Partners, LLC is a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat sausages and hot dogs, recently acquired by Johnsonville. The HR Manager is responsible for leading HR functions in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, focusing on employee engagement, legal compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Partner with plant and operations leadership to implement HR initiatives that support business and workforce objectives
Provide guidance on workforce planning, staffing levels, and employee development
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations
Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, ensuring timely and quality hires
Support onboarding and orientation programs to promote retention and engagement
Assist with developing retention strategies and workforce engagement activities
Foster a positive, respectful workplace through proactive employee relations and conflict resolution
Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions when necessary
Coordinate employee engagement programs, surveys, and recognition initiatives
Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws
Partner with EHS to support safety initiatives, training, and incident reporting
Maintain accurate employee records and support audits or compliance reviews
Support the performance review process and assist managers in coaching and feedback discussions
Identify and coordinate training needs to build skills and improve performance across departments
Maintain HR metrics and reports to track turnover, attendance, and other key indicators
Support payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS data management in collaboration with corporate HR
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of personnel actions and updates
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Industrial Training, or related field is normally required and strongly preferred
Must possess a minimum of three years' experience in HR
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with HRIS systems required
Must possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings
Must be able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and regulations
Preferred
In a multi-shift manufacturing environment preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) with a company match
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid short-term disability
Life insurance policies
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Salm Partners, LLC
Salm Partners is a contract manufacturer of fully cooked, premium sausage and hot dog products.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners
2024-01-03Acquired
2020-12-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Recent News
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