HR Manager - Plant Operations

The North America team is seeking a Manager, Human Resources, for our Assumption, IL manufacturing facility.

This key position partners closely with site and functional leaders to build an organization that drives excellence in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement & development, and total rewards—while reinforcing the behaviors that support GPT's Winning Culture.

This position will report directly to the Assumption Plant Director with a dotted line to the HR Leader of North America Grain.

The Manager, Human Resources is ultimately responsible for leading all aspects of the Human Capital Experience in a way that strengthens performance, accountability, and our purpose of Feeding the World Better.

Your Impact


* Guide leaders through employee relations matters with consistency, fairness, and timely follow-through


* Ensure HR policy and practice compliance, translating state/federal requirements and corporate standards into practical, easy-to-follow site processes


* Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, staffing, and onboarding for all factory workers to build a capable workforce that helps the site deliver for customers and business goals


* Drive performance management, engagement, and development—setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, and reinforcing accountability and collaboration consistent with our Winning Culture


* Partner with EHS and operations to support a safe, compliant workplace and resolve people/process issues where work happens


* Help guide employees through leaves processes, manage temporary leaves of absence, and handle benefits questions as needed


* Conduct investigations in partnership with legal


* Manage the summer internship program including recruiting, attending job fairs, onboarding, and scheduling intern events


* Manage employee engagement events and activities for the site


* Implement leadership trainings for Team Leads and Supervisors including, but not limited to, performance management, progressive discipline, FMLA and leaves, and difficult conversations

Leadership Approach


* Be visible and approachable on the floor—listening first, using data, and following through


* Communicate clearly and consistently, creating alignment and trust across shifts and functions


* Model and reinforce the everyday behaviors that support GPT's Winning Culture—especially accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


* Partner with the Plant Director on plant initiatives, reporting of absences and headcount, flexing employees across different departments as business needs change, hiring needs and recruiting


* Manage one direct report (HR/Training Coordinator)

Your Experience and Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field; or relevant experience


* 5+ years of Human Resource experience in a manufacturing, production or similar environment, with at least 2 years of...