HR Manager

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.

We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for effectively leading the Human Resources function at the Eddystone, PA Cocoa facility. As a member of the local management team, you will be a strategic partner helping design and implement various HR and operational initiatives while performing daily Human Resources tasks.

• Provide mentorship through planning, organizing, and implementing activities in support of plant operations
• Serve as functional resource for employee base, ensuring their understanding and compliance with benefits, HR policies, and regulations
• Drive and support all employee engagement action planning execution and retention initiatives; ensure employee HRIS and filing systems are maintained
• Manage timecard and paid time off approval process
• Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA
• Perform recruitment and staffing activities (for exempt and non‑exempt staff) including the management of postings, evaluation of applicants and any required pre‑employment screening
• Support various audit processes
• Perform special projects as needed (i.e. implementation of policies and procedures, training in various programs, drive employee engagement and safety committees, etc.)
• Budget‑holder training / agency invoicing
• Sponsor and partner with ES&H manager to lead safety programs
• Ensure successful roll‑out and completion of Performance Management Processes for employee population. This includes educating employees and managers on goal setting, individual development plans, and mid‑year and year‑end reviews
• Educate employees on Health and Wellness policies
• Partner directly with local leadership to resolve employee issues and actively work with managers to improve engagement, retention, and performance
• Identify and implement training solutions for all departments within the facility
• Lead investigations and provide mentorship to managers and supervisors on disciplinary recommendations
• Utilize results from engagement surveys to build action plans and increase internal employee happiness
• Support managers in providing continuous performance feedback to employees
• Lead employee relation efforts, liaising with the Site Operations Manager to create and implement local and business‑aligned initiatives that promote effective employee and management relations
• Participate in development and implementation of plant’s goals and objectives

BA/BS in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent HR experience

Certification: SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

• Ability to pivot focus effectively in response to business needs
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a strong attention to detail, combined with a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, individually and in teams
• Proven oral and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively. Solid listening skills to gather information for understanding
• Strong organizational skills to adapt to a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment while maintaining excellent delivery and quality performance
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to solve problems, make informed decisions and influence others
• Customer service oriented
• Federal and state‑level…