Sr. HR Manager

Job Title: Sr HR Manager  

Location: North Platte, Nebraska 

Department: Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Senior HR Manager serves as the Human Resources leader for Sustainable Beef in North Platte, Nebraska. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day HR operations, supporting plant leadership, and ensuring consistent application of HR practices across the organization.

The Senior HR Manager operates at the plant-leadership level and is expected to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and leadership in addressing employee relations, compliance, and workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities:

 HR Leadership & Plant Support

• Serve as a primary HR advisor to plant leadership, supervisors, and employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance on HR practices, employee relations, and workforce matters.
• Support consistent application of HR policies and practices across departments and shifts.

 Employee Relations & Investigations

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee relations concerns, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Provide recommendations on corrective actions and support leadership in addressing performance and conduct issues.
• Ensure investigations are timely, neutral, and appropriately documented.

Compliance Support

• Support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with audits, recordkeeping, and compliance-related documentation.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes impacting HR practices.

 Policy & Program Administration

• Maintain and apply HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Support updates to HR programs and practices as needed.
• Answer policy-related questions from leaders and employees.

Recruitment, Employment & Workforce Support

• Support recruiting and hiring activities in coordination with leadership.
• Assist with job changes, compensation actions, and employment documentation.
• Monitor workforce trends and identify opportunities to improve retention and engagement.

HR Systems, Reporting & Coordination

• Utilize HR systems to maintain accurate employee records and reporting.
• Review HR data related to turnover, attendance, and employee relations.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, and other partners on HR-related processes.

Talent Development & Engagement

• Support supervisor development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in succession planning and workforce development discussions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of people practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressive HR experience supporting employee relations and HR operations.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on-site in a production environment.

Preferred

• HR experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or food processing environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages common in the workforce).
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE):
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.