Human Resources Manager

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation . As our Human Resources Manager you will report to the Director of Human Resources for the Meat and Prepared Foods Division within the US.Your scope will be employees that make up sales, service, and distribution roles at our Alpharetta, GA Facility.This role is onsite. **On a given day, you may:**### **1. Strategic Business Partnership*** Act as a **trusted advisor to Service leadership**, aligning HR strategy with business goals, particularly around growth, customer delivery, and operational performance.* Drive **organizational design, workforce planning, and capability building** to support a scalable and high-performing Service organization.* Provide **data-driven insights** on talent, engagement, and performance to inform leadership decisions.### **2. Talent & Capability Development*** Lead **succession planning and talent development initiatives**, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders within the Service function.* Partner with leaders to **identify, develop, and retain critical talent**, with a focus on field leadership and technical roles.* Support implementation of **Leadership Academy and development programs** to strengthen leadership effectiveness.### **3. Performance & Culture*** Drive a **high-performance culture**, ensuring clarity of expectations, accountability, and alignment with company values.* Lead **performance management processes**, including coaching leaders on feedback, differentiation, and development planning.* Champion **employee engagement initiatives**, translating survey insights into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.### **4. Employee Relations & Risk Management*** Provide **expert guidance on complex employee relations matters**, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.* Proactively identify and mitigate **organizational risks**, including attrition, engagement gaps, and leadership challenges.* Ensure compliance with **federal, state, and local employment laws** and company policies.### **5. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Stability*** Partner with Talent Acquisition to **build and execute hiring strategies** for critical Service roles, particularly in field operations.* Ensure **efficient onboarding and integration** of new hires into a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.* Address **attrition drivers**, particularly in technician and field populations, through targeted retention strategies.### **6. Operational Excellence & HR Delivery*** Oversee execution of core HR processes including **compensation, benefits, HRIS, and payroll-related activities**, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.* Drive **continuous improvement of HR processes** to enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.* Support audits, reporting, and governance requirements as needed.### **7. Change Leadership*** Lead and support **organizational change initiatives**, including post-integration efforts, structural changes, and business transformations.* Ensure **clear communication and leader alignment** during periods of change, maintaining engagement and stability.**Requirements for the role*** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 7-10 years of HR generalist or HRBP experience.* SPHR or PHR Certification preferred.* Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.* Experience in Sales, Service, and distribution center employee groups.* You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.**Travel & Location*** This position is remote with up to 20% travel to business meetings on occasion* #LI-SH1* #LI-Onsite* **We are committed to our employees** and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.* **We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying** collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.* **We encourage development** - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!* **Benefits:** JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.**Commitment to Diversity:** Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.**Equal Opportunity Employment:**JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr