Head of Human Resources and Office Management

Job Description
Human Resources Manager
Fairbury, Nebraska | Full Time | On Site
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the day to day HR function within a manufacturing and food production environment. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role owns employee relations, staffing, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, training, HR policies, and workforce support.
This is a highly visible, hands on HR leadership position requiring someone who is comfortable working directly with employees and supervisors throughout the operation. Bilingual English and Spanish capability is required.
Lead employee relations activities, including coaching, counseling, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace investigations

• Partner with management and employees to resolve workplace issues and maintain a positive, productive environment
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, orientation, and staffing activities
• Coordinate employee training and development programs
• Support performance management and facilitate communication between employees and leadership
• Administer employee benefits and respond to questions regarding benefits, claims, and reimbursements
• Develop, maintain, and recommend HR policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Validate, prepare, and submit payroll for hourly employees
• Complete weekly safety walkthroughs and document OSHA related concerns and positive findings
• Coordinate weekly Alchemy training requirements for employees
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field, or at least 5 years of relevant HR experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish required
• Strong employee relations and people management skills
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment compliance, and workplace investigations
• Manufacturing or food production HR experience
• Paycom payroll system experience
• Alchemy training system experience
• Payroll administration
• The strongest candidate will be a hands on HR professional who is comfortable moving between employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, compliance, training, and operational support.

The environment will fit someone who enjoys broad HR ownership rather than a highly specialized corporate HR role.
Full time, on site position in Fairbury, Nebraska

• Opportunity to own a broad HR function and work directly with operational leadership

Our client is an established food manufacturing operation in Fairbury, Nebraska. The environment is operationally focused and requires HR leadership that understands the realities of supporting an hourly manufacturing workforce.
This position reports directly to the General Manager and plays an important role in staffing, employee relations, workforce development, compliance, payroll, safety support, and the overall employee experience.
The Reserves Network, a veteran founded and family owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. We are dedicated to helping professionals achieve their career goals while providing an environment built on respect, integrity, and trust.
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal pay equity.