Human Resource Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL Department: Human Resources Reports To: Sr. Director of Benefits and Comp Salary Range: $69,350 to $104,026 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As an HR Manager in Mt. Sterling, you will lead human resources support and partner with managers to address employee needs and maintain a positive, compliant workplace. You will also oversee personnel processes, onboarding, pay changes, and related reporting, while identifying opportunities to improve HR programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead employee relations, including advising managers, responding to employee concerns, conducting investigations, and recommending fair, consistent resolutions.

Support managers through coaching on performance, attendance, workplace conduct, policy application, and other people-related decisions.

Oversee companywide personnel transactions, including onboarding records and pay changes, and ensure information is accurate, timely, and handled confidentially.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company practices and applicable requirements.

Plan and deliver employee engagement, appreciation, and wellness activities, including events such as blood drives and flu-shot clinics.

Provide individual and group benefit consultation to employees.

Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot Foods’ experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills

Trustworthiness to handle confidential and sensitive information

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing employee records, personnel transactions, and reporting.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

Knowledge of Human Resources best practices and regulatory requirements.

Experience leading through change or continuous improvement efforts

Leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

Supervision – Assigned administrative/support staff.

Travel – Occasional overnight travel for training, seminars, and company events. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance

Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.