HR Business Partner The Vermont Creamery Human Resources Business Partner is the primary HR partner for our manufacturing operation, supporting more than 100 employees across a three-shift environment. This role partners closely with plant leaders and employees to strengthen the employee experience and business performance through employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and engagement. We're looking for an HR partner who can see the big picture, build trusted relationships on the plant floor, and translate business needs into practical people solutions. What You'll Do Partner with plant leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support business priorities, workforce needs, and organizational effectiveness. Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leaders and employees, providing coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance, policy interpretation, and workplace concerns. Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, corrective actions, attendance management, and consistent application of HR policies and employment practices. Drive hourly talent acquisition and onboarding in partnership with plant leaders and the Land O'Lakes Talent Acquisition team. Coach and develop leaders to strengthen performance management, feedback, employee engagement, retention, and team effectiveness. Advise on organization and workforce decisions, including job design, compensation, workforce changes, and organizational structure. Identify workforce trends and proactively recommend solutions that improve the employee experience and plant performance. Partner across HR, Legal, EHS, and other teams to effectively execute HR programs and maintain compliance with company policies and employment requirements. Support employee development and engagement, including training, employee listening, recognition, and retention initiatives. Ensure effective execution of critical HR operations, including payroll, leave administration, employee records, and required employment processes. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience. Experience supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation. Strong consultation and communication skills with the ability to build credibility with both frontline employees and leaders. Ability to navigate complex employee situations with sound judgment, discretion, and consistency. Ability to manage competing priorities and move between strategic partnership and hands-on execution. Experience supporting food manufacturing or similarly operational workforce preferred. Work Environment Vermont Creamery operates a three-shift manufacturing facility. This role requires periodic flexibility to work across shifts to support employees and leaders. Salary Range: $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.

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