Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we’re committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We pursue growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment, valuing collaboration, transparency, and new ideas to enable change and growth. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance and invites you to take a seat at the table.

The Human Resources Manager at Cher Make plays a critical role in shaping a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment. This people‑centered HR professional thrives on building relationships, driving culture, and supporting both leaders and employees through effective HR strategies and solutions. As the HR Manager, you will lead key Human Resources functions—including employee relations, compliance, talent development, and workforce engagement—serving as a trusted partner to leadership, enhancing communication, strengthening organizational alignment, and ensuring an exceptional employee experience.

• Quality, affordable healthcare
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Perfect attendance and employee referral programs
• Product discounts through the company store

• Maintain strong knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory updates, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Build positive, productive relationships with leaders and promote an engaging culture that supports change and reinforces company values.
• Partner with functional leadership to understand business goals and proactively develop solutions aligned with organizational strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, plus a minimum of three years of HR management experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements including EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, and related federal/state regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly desired.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency strongly preferred, due to the needs of our workforce and daily HR communication.

Welcome to Manitowoc. Thousands of visitors come each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour the Rogers Street Fishing Village, discover the region’s maritime history, or set sail on the S.S. Badger across Lake Michigan. With 20 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, pristine beaches, marinas, historic districts, and outdoor concerts, Manitowoc‑Two Rivers is both a unique destination and an exceptional place to live and work.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E‑Verify.