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In this role, you’ll help us hire and welcome new team members, support their development, and work with plant leaders to improve the experiences that help people stay and grow at Weaver.\nWhat you’ll do\nManage recruiting for assigned plant roles, including sourcing, interviews, candidate communication, offers, and hiring requirements.\nCoordinate onboarding from accepted offer through orientation and the handoff to department training.\nLead new hire check-ins and work with leaders to address barriers during a team member’s first 90 days.\nLead retention projects, gather team member feedback, review workforce trends, and follow through on improvement plans with plant leaders.\nPartner with Operations and Continuous Skills Development on learning paths, training schedules, qualification requirements, and progress toward proficiency.\nCoordinate leave and attendance processes, unemployment claims, HR records, and other assigned People Department work.\nProvide approachable, confidential HR support to team members and leaders across the plant.\nWhat you’ll bring\nA bachelor’s degree in HR, business, organizational development, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.\nAt least three years of experience in recruiting, HR, workforce development, learning and development, or a related field.\nExperience coordinating projects or programs with people from different departments.\nWorking knowledge of leave administration, attendance, unemployment, and HR recordkeeping.\nStrong communication, organization, follow-through, and sound judgment.\nExperience supporting an hourly workforce in manufacturing, distribution, or food production is a plus.\nThis is an onsite role that works in both office and production areas. You’ll need to be comfortable spending time on the plant floor and occasionally adjusting your schedule to support team members on different shifts.\nAt Weaver, we strive to be Committed, Trustworthy, Purpose Driven, Positive Mindset, and Growth Oriented in how we work with one another. If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to apply.\nWeaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.\nOpportunity and Inclusion Statement:\nWeaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to opportunity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can succeed. Employment and hiring decisions are made based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications-without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.\nWe believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and strengthens our company culture. 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