Reporting to the Manager, Plant Human Resources, you will provide human resources support for the Mankato, Minnesota manufacturing plant. You will partner closely with plant leadership and employees to deliver effective human resources programs across staffing, employee relations, training, and compliance while supporting business objectives in a dynamic plant environment.
This role is onsite at our manufacturing plant.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day human resources partnership and consultation to assigned functional teams and functional leadership
Coach and advise leaders on effective administration of human resources programs and resolution of complex employee relations matters
Lead the implementation of approved employee relations policies and practices, providing professional and technical guidance to leaders
Manage and coordinate human resources programs within the assigned function, including equal employment opportunity compliance, unemployment, litigation support, retention, termination, turnover, and severance activities
Partner with human resources peers, centers of excellence, and cross‑functional partners including Staffing, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Legal to meet business needs
Implement approved programs and policies that promote diversity and ensure proper equal employment opportunity and affirmative action compliance
Facilitate, in partnership with staffing teams and business partners, recruitment pipelines for current openings, candidate selection, and future talent needs
Design and execute ad hoc reports, conduct analysis, and draw conclusions that support sound business decisions
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources
Demonstrated experience with employee benefits and compensation administration, market pricing, labor law, and organizational development
Demonstrated experience with employee relations, employment sourcing, regulatory compliance, and human resources program administration
Experience managing projects and solving complex business problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience working with human resources information systems
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
Comfort working in an environment with change, ambiguity, and conflict while applying mediation skills
Demonstrated success building consultative relationships and influencing leaders through coaching and partnership
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:$82,000-$120,000The 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 or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources
- Experience with employee benefits and compensation administration, and market pricing
- Knowledge of labor law and organizational development
- Experience with employee relations, employment sourcing, regulatory compliance, and HR program administration
- Experience managing projects and solving complex business problems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
- Comfort working with change, ambiguity, and conflict and applying mediation skills
- Demonstrated success building consultative relationships and influencing leaders through coaching and partnership
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing facility and meet physical requirements (walking facility, stairs/ladders, lifting as needed)
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 — 401(k) plans with company matching and additional company contributions, plus pension eligibility for certain groups, strengthen long‑term savings. Plan design and vesting are described as straightforward and beneficial.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one for many roles and includes wellness, mental health, and transgender health benefits. Life and disability insurance further broaden protection.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive opportunities are included broadly, with an annual incentive plan spanning career levels. Payouts and upfront clarity about bonus eligibility are characterized as dependable.
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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