HR Manager - Munson Lakes Nutrition

HR Manager - Munson Lakes Nutrition

This role is based out of Howard Lake, MN and will be on-site 5 days/week.

No relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.

Munson Lakes Nutrition (MLN) is a joint venture with Land O' Lakes (LOL).

The role will be as a MLN employee and not LOL.

The Human Resources Manager leads and manages day-to-day HR delivery for feed manufacturing facility operations.

This role serves as the primary HR leader for the business, driving employee relations, staffing, onboarding, payroll/HRIS administration, policy administration, compliance support, manager coaching, and coordination of available administrative or HR-related support.

The position is accountable for identifying issues, recommending practical solutions to facility leadership, and ensuring consistent execution of local HR practices.

The role supports current operational needs while building scalable HR routines and partnerships that can adapt as business and administrative support needs evolve over time.

This position has oversight of select HR service areas, such as benefits administration support, talent acquisition coordination, HR process alignment, and local HR service delivery.

Facility HR Partnership & Leadership Support


* Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned feed facility location(s), supporting leaders and employees (exempt and non-exempt roles).



* Provide coaching and practical recommendations to site leadership on employee relations, staffing, performance, engagement, and workforce needs.


* Partner with leaders to identify issues, evaluate options, recommend next steps, and escalate complex or high-risk matters when needed.

HR Operations, HRIS & Payroll Administration


* Lead and manage HR transactions, employee data, payroll inputs, timekeeping processes, and related HRIS activities for assigned location(s).


* Lead and coordinate recruiting, benefits, payroll, and administrative HR support activities, working through available administrative or HR-related support as appropriate.


* Ensure accurate records and consistent local execution of HR processes, reporting, onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes.

Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance


* Lead employee relations matters, corrective action, performance concerns, investigations, attendance issues, and employee questions.


* Apply company policies, procedures, handbook guidance, and employment practices consistently across assigned sites.


* Identify compliance risks and partner with appropriate internal resources or external advisors on complex or sensitive matters.

Staffing, Onboarding & Workforce Support


* Lead recruiting coordination, interview process guidance, onboarding, retention efforts, and workforce planning discussions for facility roles.


* Drive staffing processes in partnership with site leaders and recruiting resources to address hourly and salaried staffing needs.


* Lead local engagement...