Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are hiring a Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead our HR function and team for our pizza manufacturing facilities located in Erie, PA, North East, PA, and Westfield, NY. In this role, you will drive the company's safety culture and play a key leadership role in the plant. Your HR expertise will enhance employee engagement, talent acquisition, training, and company-wide HR initiatives within our fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food manufacturer and highlight your leadership and technical skills to make a significant impact on the business. Please note that Union experience is required as one of our three facilities is a Union facility.
What You Will Do:
- Build strong relationships with factory leaders and key stakeholders to develop and implement people plans and solutions to achieve business initiatives and deliver results.
- Drive engagement by championing the company’s vision, mission, purpose, and culture initiatives.
- Provide transparent communication, and promotes employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives along with developing positive employee morale.
- Administer Human Resources function in collaboration with Center of Excellence groups including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, EEO/AA, and benefits.
- Coach, motivates and develops team members and the plant leadership team.
- Direct, train and develop a team of HR professionals,
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum 8+ years’ experience as an HR Business partner creating and executing staffing and talent strategies, employee engagement, retention, and employee relations.
- Strong project management and business acumen with experience in driving programs that support the overall business objectives.
- HR experience in a union facility.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. HR laws and regulations, U.S. HR and employee relations' practices and policies.
- People management experience.
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum 8+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
- Experience creating and executing staffing and talent strategies
- Experience with employee engagement and retention
- Employee relations experience
- HR experience in a union facility
- Strong knowledge of U.S. HR laws and regulations
- Strong knowledge of U.S. HR and employee relations practices and policies
- People management experience
- Strong project management and business acumen
- PHR or SPHR certification
Schwan's Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schwan's Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Schwan's Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes multiple plan options, including some no‑deductible choices, plus dental and vision. Benefits in this area are frequently regarded as a major strength for full‑time employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting for eligible employees. This feature is viewed as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation that scales with tenure, paid holidays, and personal days. New hires can begin accruing PTO early in their employment.
Schwan's Company Insights
What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
