Plant HR Business Partner

TITLE: Plant HR Business Partner  

LOCATION: Onsite in Oswego, IL   5 days/week 

COMP RANGE:   $87,000 - $115,000/year plus bonus 

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Plant HR Business Partner to support the Oswego, IL manufacturing facility, a site with approximately 60 employees. In this role, you will be a trusted member of the Oswego Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and Supervisors to drive HR programs, align operational goals, and build an inclusive culture. 

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact by connecting HR with day-to-day operations and partner directly with plant leaders to align operational goals, and build an inclusive culture for hourly production associates, leading to an engaged workforce that contributes directly to the organization’s production and growth objectives. You will have the opportunity to be the trusted first point of contact for HR needs across the Oswego site, own important HR processes, and make a real impact on a thriving, multi-shift workforce. 

As a Plant HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include: 

• Partnering with departmental and business leaders on strategic initiatives, including organizational engagement and culture, business transformation and restructures, workforce planning, performance management, career pathing, and succession planning 

• Collaborating with leaders to identify training needs, ensure completion of required training, and support leadership, and development 

• Recommending training programs and partner with the HR Director and regional Talent Management Team on career development tools, competency matrices, leadership programs, HR orientation, and the annual performance review process 

• Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, strengthen morale, increase productivity, and enhance retention 

• Providing guidance and coaching to associates and leaders regarding engagement, performance management, talent assessment, career development, and retention strategies 

• Leading the off-boarding process, conducting exit interviews, identifying trends, and recommending improvements 

• Administer the end-to-end process for FMLA, short-term disability, workers’ compensation, and leave-of-absence claims in partnership with team members and supervisors, ensuring compliance with facility OSHA requirements. 

• Conduct new hire onboarding, both virtually and in person, and processing all documents for new team members for Oswego, IL 

The Plant HR Business Partner position is well suited for you if you: 

• Thrive in manufacturing environments, staying close to the people, operations, and decisions that keep the business moving. 

• Build trust with leaders, managers, and employees, influencing decisions without losing credibility 

• Champion employee well-being, fairness, and engagement while maintaining compliance 

• Can articulate complex HR concepts clearly to non-HR audiences, and present data-driven recommendations 

• Interpret and communicate policy changes and updates across the organization through effective change management processes 

• Enjoy resolving employee relations issues, providing coaching and guidance to associates and leaders, conducting thorough, objective investigations 

Qualified candidates will have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communication, Organizational Leadership, or related field. 

• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing. 

• Current location within a commutable distance to Oswego, Illinois. Relocation support is not available. 

• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week in Oswego, Illinois. 

• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

What will set you apart: 

• Experience with Workday HCM system 

• Experience in the food/CPG industry 

• Bilingual in Spanish 

• SPHR certificate 

This role is affiliated with the Oswego, IL location. Candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location 5 days per week. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings, including the Lombard, IL, and Avon, OH facilities.