JOB DETAILS

HR Manager

CompanyAmerican Pasteurization Company
LocationWauwatosa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 20, 2026
About The Company
American Pasteurization Company provides High Pressure Processing (HPP) to the food and beverage industry on a pay-as-you-go basis, co-manufacturing of many premium food products, post HPP packaging and assembly services and direct-to-consumer refrigerated shipping. HPP kills bacteria that can cause spoilage and food-borne illness and greatly extends product shelf life. Applying HPP to foods and beverages – rather than high heat pasteurization or many chemical preservatives – results in products that are safe, have a much longer shelf life, and taste and look like the fresh products quality-conscious customers want to buy.
About the Role

Description

  

American Pasteurization Company (APC) is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Manager to manage the recruiting process, and to administer and implement HR policies, procedures, programs, and documentation. In this role, the HR Manager will participate in employee relations management and the termination process.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


  • Manages the recruitment process, partnering with operations leaders; identifies available openings, posts open positions, reviews applicants, schedules and participates in interviews, prepares offers, and schedules pre-employment testing.
  • Partners with Operations here and in California to manage the performance of the team (Performance conversations, salary increases, etc.).
  • Maintains leave management records (FMLA).
  • Facilitates Safety team meetings and works closely with the General Plant Manager to insure a safe environment
  • Conducts new employee orientation/onboarding.
  • Manages payroll 
  • Administration of the Paychex HR system, data entry of new employees and manage all functions
  • Provides assistance to employees on all HR related questions and concerns.
  • Maintains personnel files for both active and terminated employees.
  • Manages worker’s compensation from injury to claim close.
  • Partners with CFO and brokers to manage benefits during open enrollment; manages benefits administration on an on-going basis to include 401(k) management.
  • Processes unemployment claims with the assistance of Paychex
  • Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned VP and General Manager of Operations

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an HR or related field.
  • HR Certification Preferred 

Experience: 

  • 5-10 years of progressive HR Experience 
  •  At least 3 years of Manufacturing HR experience. 
  •  Experience managing FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and ADA. Proficiency with an HRIS/Time & Attendance system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

  • Ability to understand, interpret and easily communicate and align policies and practices to the Eaton leadership attributes
  • Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels in a highly matrixed environment
  • Demonstrate discretion, able to work with sensitive and confidential materials and possess good business judgement
  • General knowledge of employment laws and ability to apply legal concepts to real world situations
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across a wide audience
  • Proven ability to deal with conflict and diffuse difficult situations
Key Skills
RecruitmentEmployee RelationsPayroll AdministrationBenefits AdministrationFMLA ManagementWorkers CompensationOnboardingHRISConflict ResolutionEmployment LawPerformance ManagementADA Compliance
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipManufacturing
Benefits
401(k)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, payroll administration, and the implementation of HR policies. They also manage employee relations, benefits, and safety compliance within a manufacturing environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
85
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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