Position Details:
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for protecting the interest of employees at VC by ensuring legal requirements for equal employment and compliance are met.
- Counsels management on compensation and organizational structure.
- Leads employee performance review and performance rating calibration process.
- Oversees execution of personnel changes including job descriptions, compensation, and structure changes.
- Manages employee recruiting and on-boarding program.
- Conducts employee relations activities and programs including, but not limited to: employee engagement events, employee counseling, interpretation of policies, employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, hiring and firing process, employee performance reviews.
- Administers all HR policies, practices, and programs in collaboration with Land O'Lakes HR and Law Departments.
- Establishes appropriate HR metrics to monitor work efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists with Unemployment Claims/hearings, providing accurate information to third party administrators and testifies (as needed) in hearings.
- Oversees training program for manufacturing staff.
- Participates actively in the development of team members.
- Manages employee engagement program to drive participation in company activities.
- Oversees annual employee engagement survey to ensure strong participation.
- Ensures administrative duties including but not limited to payroll and managing employee files are managed in a professional, timely, and organized manner.
- Oversees employee communication, including but not limited to visual boards/screens and email distribution lists.
- Oversees 1-2 staff that supports day-to-day functioning of the HR department.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and 5 years of human resources generalist experience. In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Hiring, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Wage Structure, and Performance Management Experience required.
- Supervisory experience highly preferred.
- Food Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
- PHR or SHRM certification highly preferred.
- Benefits: Begin on day one for direct hires
- Location: Onsite in Websterville, VT for at least the first 6 months (potentially longer)
- Virtual Flexibility: After 6 months, there may be an option for hybrid (1-2 days/week remote). For strong candidates living 4560 minutes away, some virtual days may be considered from the start, but our priority is to have someone onsite 100%.
- Nearest city: Burlington, VT we are prioritizing local candidates
Job ID: 509474478
Originally Posted on: 2/9/2026
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