Bilingual [English/ Spanish] HR Manager - Huntington, IN

Echo Lake Foods is a leading manufacturer of ready-to-eat egg products and breakfast foods, including waffles, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, omelets, and egg patties, serving major retail, foodservice, and national restaurant customers across the United States. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin, the company operates multiple production facilities throughout the Midwest and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnerships.

In 2025, Echo Lake Foods was acquired by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, marking an exciting new chapter of growth. This partnership strengthens our resources, expands our capabilities, and supports continued investment in our people, facilities, and products. Creating new opportunities for employees to grow their careers within a stable and expanding organization.

We are seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/ Spanish) Human Resources Manager to support our manufacturing operations by aligning HR practices with business objectives. As a strategic advisor and employee advocate, the HR Manager will work closely with plant leadership to improve organizational performance, employee engagement, and workforce capability. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and experienced in the unique HR needs of a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant managers and employees.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to support workforce effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to support talent acquisition and onboarding for plant roles.
• Lead or support HR initiatives such as employee engagement, communication, and recognition programs.
• Facilitate employee development, training, and coaching opportunities in partnership with Safety and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Support compensation, benefits administration, and payroll processes in coordination with corporate HR.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture.

• BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) IS REQUIRED.
  
  
  
  • Candidates must be able to effectively communicate in both languages to perform the essential functions of this role.
  
  
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an HR role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations and performance management.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Ability to walk throughout the plant and office areas for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move between office and production environments as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and conditions.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Free Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company contributes 3% of your base pay in Company Stock - regardless of your contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.