HR Operations Specialist -- Manufacturing

Job Description

Job DescriptionMake an impact where products are made

Join Ocean Spray, a cooperative owned by 700 family farmers. We build beloved cranberry products with a hands-on, get-it-done mindset. As our HR Operations Specialist — Manufacturing, you’ll be the go-to partner for plant teams, ensuring people processes run smoothly and employees have the support they need.

Your impact

• Drive staffing for assigned business units: partner with a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, agencies, and recruiters to source, select, and onboard.
• Stand up and execute HR programs, processes, and training for the plant environment.
• Keep HR data and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with HR experts on compensation, benefits, leadership development, learning, and performance management—owning timely deliverables.
• Resolve employee relations matters with confidentiality, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 3+ years of HR experience (generalist).
• Exceptional relationship-building and leadership capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Comfort with MS Office and the ability to troubleshoot routine issues.

Education: Bachelor’s/University Degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 3 years as an HR Generalist

Reasons you’ll love it here

• Day-1 benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources including:
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match plus potential discretionary year-end match
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid vacation up to three weeks (pro-rated in year one)
• 12 company holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Scholarships for employees’ children
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions (back-up care, tutoring, etc.)
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Grow with a purpose-led co-op

We’re proud of our roots: three bold farmers started Ocean Spray, and today our cooperative continues to innovate for our grower-owners and consumers. Our culture is grounded in:

• Grower Mindset — confidence, continuous learning, and future focus.
• Sustainable Results — purpose in action and measurable outcomes.
• Integrity Above All — always doing the right thing.
• Inclusive Teamwork — diverse perspectives driving better solutions.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Preferred background

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Human Resources
• Excellent Communication Skills