Employee Relations & Talent Partner, Manufacturing

What if your HR work directly powered family farmers?

Imagine stepping into a plant where quality products move out the door and people feel seen, heard, and supported. At Ocean Spray—a cooperative owned by 700 family growers—that’s the mission. As our Employee Relations & Talent Partner, you’ll blend hands-on HR support with operational savvy to help our manufacturing teams thrive.

Your first 90 days

Listen and learn: Build relationships on the floor and with leadership to understand priorities.Staff up smartly: Partner with a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and external recruiters to accelerate hiring and onboarding.Strengthen the basics: Tighten HR processes, training, and documentation to keep data accurate and actions timely.

Core responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for assigned units—requisition to onboarding—in collaboration with TA partners and agencies.
• Implement HR processes, programs, and training tailored for manufacturing operations.
• Maintain precise employee records and HR administrative workflows.
• Coordinate with HR specialists on compensation, benefits, leadership development, learning, and performance management; meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Provide confidential, high-touch employee relations support with availability, responsiveness, and follow-through.

What sets you up for success

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably as a generalist.
• Credible relationship builder with leadership skills.
• Resourceful problem solver with strong business acumen and analytical ability.
• Clear, effective communicator.
• MS Office proficiency and comfort troubleshooting routine issues.

Education: Bachelor’s or University Degree (Preferred)

Experience: At least 3 years as an HR Generalist

Rewards and well-being

• Day-1 insurance package: medical, dental, and vision plus wellness programs, including:
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match and potential discretionary year-end match
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay up to three weeks (pro-rated in your first year)
• 12 paid holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Scholarships for employees’ children
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Belong to something bigger

From spirited debates about canned vs. fresh cranberry sauce to innovating new products, we connect farms to families. Our values keep us grounded and growing:

• Grower Mindset — confidence, learning, and a focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results — purpose-led execution and outcomes for our growers.
• Integrity Above All — doing the right thing for growers, customers, consumers, and teammates.
• Inclusive Teamwork — diverse voices shaping stronger solutions.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Helpful experience

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Human Resources
• Excellent Communication Skills