Job Title: Senior Human Resources Manager
Location: Wakefield, Nebraska
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary: 120K-130K + 10% bonus eligibility DOE
Overview:
Beacon Hill's client, a leading organization in the food processing and distribution industry, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support its large-scale manufacturing operations in Wakefield, Nebraska.
This is an exciting direct hire role that is fully onsite in Wakefield, NE.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Regional HR Director, the Senior Human Resources Manager will serve as a key strategic partner to plant leadership, driving human capital initiatives aligned with business goals. This individual will lead a local HR team, ensuring effective implementation of HR programs, fostering a positive employee relations culture, and contributing to broader organizational development through centralized projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the HR team to support both business and HR objectives through coaching, setting priorities, and fostering professional growth.
Act as a consultant to leadership on organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance.
Manage employee relations, including investigations and resolution of concerns, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices.
Design and execute recruitment strategies in alignment with corporate direction to attract and retain top talent.
Collaborate with corporate HR Centers of Excellence on talent development initiatives, training programs, and workforce planning.
Maintain accurate and compliant employee records; authorize changes as needed.
Serve as a change agent during organizational transformations, such as mergers and acquisitions.
Oversee adherence to labor laws and regulations, as well as any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of HR management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience with HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
Demonstrated ability to build trust across all levels of the organization and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
Prior experience supporting facilities during mergers, acquisitions, or other organizational changes is highly desirable.
Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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