Plant HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

At Ocean Spray, we’re a farmer-owned cooperative powered by 700 family growers. Three independent-minded farmers launched this journey, and that roll-up-your-sleeves spirit still defines how we work. As a Plant HR Business Partner, you’ll be the on-site people champion for our manufacturing teams—connecting policy to practice and making sure every employee feels supported from day one.

A day in your boots

Morning starts with a quick sync on the production floor, touching base with supervisors and checking in on employee needs. You pivot to recruiting—partnering with a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and outside agencies to advance candidates, schedule interviews, and move offers and onboarding forward. Midday, you review employee files and HRIS updates to ensure data accuracy, then meet with team leads to align on compensation, benefits, training, and performance management timelines. You close the day resolving an employee relations matter with confidentiality, responsiveness, and thorough follow-through.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end staffing for assigned units—from requisition through onboarding—in partnership with Talent Acquisition, agencies, and recruiters.
• Help design and roll out HR programs, processes, and training that strengthen our manufacturing teams.
• Execute HR administration to keep employee records complete, current, and accurate.
• Collaborate with HR partners on compensation, benefits, leadership development, learning, and performance management, delivering commitments on time.
• Address employee relations concerns with discretion and excellent customer service—being available, responsive, and reliable.

What you bring

• 3+ years of HR experience (generalist background in manufacturing a plus).
• Relationship builder with strong leadership presence.
• Problem solver with sharp business acumen and analytical thinking.
• Clear, compelling communicator.
• MS Office proficiency and the ability to troubleshoot day-to-day issues.

Education: Bachelor’s or University Degree (Preferred)

Experience: At least 3 years as an HR Generalist

Benefits that start on Day 1

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage plus robust wellness support:
  • 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, plus potential discretionary year-end match
• Short-term incentive/performance bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid vacation (up to three weeks; pro-rated in your first year)
• 12 paid holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/education assistance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions — back-up care, tutoring, and more
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who we are

You might have our cranberry juice in your fridge—or an opinion on the best cranberry sauce. Behind every bottle is a cooperative of 700 family farmers who trust us to turn their superfruit into products people love. We honor that trust with innovation and a long-term view.

Our values guide us:

• Grower Mindset — We channel our growers’ heritage and innovative spirit through confidence, learning, and a focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results — Purpose-driven, we deliver outcomes that matter for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All — We do what’s right for our growers, customers, consumers, and each other.
• Inclusive Teamwork — Diverse, inclusive teams make our cooperative stronger.

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.

Domain expertise

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