Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will serve as the onsite strategic Human Resources leader for our large manufacturing facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa, providing guidance on workforce, organizational, talent, employee relations, and labor relations matters. You will partner closely with plant leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, culture initiatives, and business performance while maintaining a visible presence throughout the facility. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution to create a safe, engaged, and high-performing workplace.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Serve as the lead Human Resources partner to plant leadership, providing strategic guidance on workforce, organizational, talent, employee, and labor relations matters.
Lead and develop a team of Human Resources professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish a strong floor presence, building credibility and relationships with employees, supervisors, and leaders across all shifts.
Lead labor relations activities and provide guidance on labor-related matters.
Partner with operations leaders to proactively address employee relations matters, improve engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture.
Drive talent management processes including succession planning, leadership development, and performance management.
Coach and influence leaders at all levels on employee development, organizational effectiveness, change management, and leadership capability.
Partner with Recruiting to support talent acquisition needs, onboarding, and retention strategies aligned with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and employment regulations while minimizing organizational risk.
Lead compensation, salary planning, culture assessment, and organizational development initiatives.
Use Human Resources metrics and workforce analytics to identify trends, make recommendations, and support business decision-making.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience within a large manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience leading and developing Human Resources teams.
Human Resources experience within a large manufacturing environment, including labor relations and support of facilities with 500+ employees.
Experience leading organizational change, talent strategy, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
Strong employee relations background with experience resolving complex workplace issues.
Demonstrated success building trust and credibility through a visible, hands-on leadership style and employee engagement.
Knowledge of labor law, ERISA, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other employment regulations.
Experience using Workday or other Human Resources information systems and leveraging data to support decision-making.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills.
Proven success influencing senior leaders through strong executive presence, sound judgment, and business acumen while effectively leading through ambiguity and change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Onsite 5 days per week
Relocation assistance is available for this role, if applicable.
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a large manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience leading and developing Human Resources teams
- Human Resources experience in a large manufacturing environment, including labor relations and support of facilities with 500+ employees
- Experience leading organizational change, talent strategy, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Strong employee relations experience resolving complex workplace issues
- Demonstrated success building trust and credibility through a visible, hands-on leadership style and employee engagement
- Knowledge of labor law, ERISA, EEOC, Department of Labor, and other employment regulations
- Experience using Workday or other Human Resources information systems and leveraging data for decision-making
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders through executive presence, sound judgment, business acumen, and leadership through ambiguity and change
- Ability to work onsite five days per week and in a manufacturing facility environment
Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.
Conagra Brands Insights
What We Do
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.
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