Corporate Human Resources Manager

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Category: Seneca Foods

Seneca Foods

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Aug 24, 2026

Location:

Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Fairport, NY, US, 14450

Custom Field 1: 4802

4802

Description:

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Seneca Foods is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our Corporate HR team. The Corporate Human Resources Manager plays a key role in supporting Seneca Foods’ workforce by partnering with leaders across all divisions and locations to drive effective human resources practices. This position oversees core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and employment law compliance, while helping to enhance employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, and support business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records and ensure the integrity of HRIS data for all employee lifecycle events, including hires, status changes, and terminations across all company locations.
• Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment activities for corporate positions, including job description development, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer letter preparation, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Administer and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment posting requirements for all Seneca Foods locations, utilizing third-party vendors as appropriate.
• Manage the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) process, including vendor administration, compliance reporting, audit support, and coordination of required HR staff training.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, recruitment processes, employment practices, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required compliance reports, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), and Veteran reporting.
• Serve as the primary administrator for HR-related vendor access and system permissions, ensuring appropriate security controls and user management.
• Collaborate with leadership and management teams to support employee relations initiatives, workforce planning, and the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with projects
• Support change management efforts associated with organizational growth, restructuring, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external vendors regarding benefits, HR systems, and employment-related matters.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, employee experience, compliance, and overall HR service delivery.
• Support mergers, acquisition, integration, and due diligence activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and other employment-related requirements.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing and managing compliance reporting, including EEO-1, Affirmative Action Plans, and veteran reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAS degree or preferred bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and HR administration.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or a geographically dispersed workforce preferred.
• Manufacturing or food processing industry experience preferred.
  
  

This is an on-site position at our Corporate Fairport, NY office.

Wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $85k - $95k annual salary

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Seneca Foods is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our Corporate HR team. The Corporate Human Resources Manager plays a key role in supporting Seneca Foods’ workforce by partnering with leaders across all divisions and locations to drive effective human resources practices. This position oversees core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and employment law compliance, while helping to enhance employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, and support business objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records and ensure the integrity of HRIS data for all employee lifecycle events, including hires, status changes, and terminations across all company locations.
• Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment activities for corporate positions, including job description development, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer letter preparation, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Administer and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment posting requirements for all Seneca Foods locations, utilizing third-party vendors as appropriate.
• Manage the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) process, including vendor administration, compliance reporting, audit support, and coordination of required HR staff training.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, recruitment processes, employment practices, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit required compliance reports, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), and Veteran reporting.
• Serve as the primary administrator for HR-related vendor access and system permissions, ensuring appropriate security controls and user management.
• Collaborate with leadership and management teams to support employee relations initiatives, workforce planning, and the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with projects
• Support change management efforts associated with organizational growth, restructuring, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, management, and external vendors regarding benefits, HR systems, and employment-related matters.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, employee experience, compliance, and overall HR service delivery.
• Support mergers, acquisition, integration, and due diligence activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and other employment-related requirements.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing and managing compliance reporting, including EEO-1, Affirmative Action Plans, and veteran reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AAS degree or preferred bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and HR administration.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or a geographically dispersed workforce preferred.
• Manufacturing or food processing industry experience preferred.
  
  

This is an on-site position at our Corporate Fairport, NY office.

Wage range based on skills, abilities and experience from $85k - $95k annual salary

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.