Manager, Human Resources

Manager, Human Resources

The North America team is seeking a Manager, Human Resources, for our Taylorville, IL manufacturing facility. This key position partners closely with site and functional leaders to build an organization that drives excellence in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement & development, and total rewards—while reinforcing the behaviors that support GPT's Winning Culture. The Manager, Human Resources is ultimately responsible for leading all aspects of the Human Capital Experience in a way that strengthens performance, accountability, and our purpose of Feeding the World Better.

Your Impact

• Guide leaders through employee relations matters with consistency, fairness, and timely follow-through
• Ensure HR policy and practice compliance, translating state/federal requirements and corporate standards into practical, easy-to-follow site processes
• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, staffing, and onboarding to build a capable workforce that helps the site deliver for customers and business goals
• Drive performance management, engagement, and development—setting clear expectations, coaching leaders, and reinforcing accountability and collaboration consistent with our Winning Culture
• Partner with EHS and operations to support a safe, compliant workplace and resolve people/process issues where work happens

Leadership Approach

• Be visible and approachable on the floor—listening first, using data, and following through
• Communicate clearly and consistently, creating alignment and trust across shifts and functions
• Model and reinforce the everyday behaviors that support GPT's Winning Culture—especially accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field; or relevant experience
• 5+ years of Human Resource experience in a manufacturing, production or similar environment, with at least 2 years of experience managing others within the human resources function
• Some experience in environmental, health and safety programs
• Experience with MS Office Suite of programs
• A plus if you have relevant professional certifications (e.g. SHRM, PHR)

Your Compensation and Benefits

Expected annual salary for this role will be $90,000 – 115,000, plus annual bonus eligibility. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.

Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace and Travel

You will be working onsite based in Taylorville, IL.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein

2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable

3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence

4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners

Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.

The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of "Feeding the World Better", Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.