Human Resources Manager

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Are you a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations leaders? Join Louis Dreyfus Company as an HR Manager supporting our Claypool soybean processing facility, where you'll play a key role in driving people strategies that support plant performance, employee engagement, and workforce stability.

As the primary HR business partner for the Claypool site, you'll work alongside plant leadership to attract, develop, and retain talent while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, labor relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business, building strong relationships on the plant floor, and helping leaders navigate workforce challenges while supporting operational success.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with plant leadership to support business objectives through effective people strategies.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers at the Claypool facility.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support the site's unionized workforce through labor relations activities, grievance management, contract interpretation, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Lead recruiting efforts for the facility, helping attract and retain top talent across operations, maintenance, leadership, and professional positions.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage employee leave programs, accommodations, and compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with leaders to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the site's subject matter expert for HR systems, payroll-related processes, and workforce administration.
• Support internships, trainee programs, and community recruitment initiatives that help build future talent pipelines.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Be a key member of the Claypool leadership team with direct influence on plant culture and workforce strategy.
• Support one of LDC's critical soybean processing operations and contribute to the site's overall success.
• Work closely with operational leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your impact is visible every day.
• Gain broad exposure across talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, leadership coaching, compliance, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Help shape the employee experience for a diverse workforce across hourly and salaried employee populations.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an HR professional who is approachable, business-minded, and comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will bring strong employee and labor relations experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build credibility with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership alike.

If you're passionate about supporting employees, partnering with operations leaders, and helping a manufacturing facility achieve its business goals through its people, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification:

· Bachelor’s Degree majoring social science field (psychology, communications, etc.)

 

Preferred qualification:

· Bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource or similar

· Master’s Degree in business related field

· Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification

· Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

 

Basic qualification:

· Five to Eight (5-8) years of progressive Human Resources experience

· 3-5 years of plant manufacturing experience

· 3+ years of Human Resources experience in a unionized environment

 

Preferred qualification:

· Previous experience supporting unionized, and multiple, locations helpful

· Previous supervisory experience

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to develop strong, positive relationships with both internal and external clients.

· High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

· Ability to represent the Company in professional meetings and recruitment events

· Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

· Attention to detail

· Self-directed and motivated

· Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ie. EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OSHA, wage & hour laws).

Additional Information

Preferred:

· Working knowledge of Workday HRIS software and Kronos timekeeping software

 

Equipment Used

· Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

 

Working Conditions

· Typical office environment. Occasional travel to industrial locations may be required. When traveling, possible exposure to industrial operations areas that are dusty, noisy or have extreme variations in temperature. Extensions

of regular working hour are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

 

 

Decision Making/Accountability

· Provides support on a full range of issues. Consults with Senior Human Resources Manager on issues concerning employee relations, performance management, policy questions as necessary. Employs a broad understanding of employment laws and regulations to perform job requirements and advise others. Assumes responsibility for recruiting of personnel and will communicate Company Human Resources policies as required. Utilizes judgment and discretion in handling confidential employee issues or questions. Partners with the facilities and HR team to support the implementation of company-wide Human Resource projects through the assigned locations.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us