Wis-Pak, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Manager
Oconomowoc, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWis-Pak, Inc. is a leading beverage manufacturer known for its popular brands like Pepsi-Cola and Mountain Dew. They are seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead HR execution across multiple manufacturing sites, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with HR policies and practices.
Food and BeverageManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Melissa D'Amico
Responsibilities
Lead and standardize HR execution across all sites
Coach, develop, and performance-manage Site HR Managers to ensure strong floor presence and consistent practices
Ensure site HR coverage plans for peak periods, off-shifts, and urgent ER/compliance matters
Drive consistency in onboarding execution, attendance/performance coaching practices, and documentation quality
Own ER standards: investigation approach, discipline consistency, documentation, and escalation thresholds
Lead or oversee complex investigations (harassment, retaliation, workplace violence threats, major policy violations) and advise on outcomes
Partner with Operations leadership on corrective action decisions, termination risk assessment, and consistent application of policy
Maintain ER case management cadence (intake, triage, timelines, outcomes, trend reporting)
Recommend or approve ER outcomes within delegated authority (discipline levels, final written warnings, terminations) based on company policy and risk thresholds
Set ER investigation standards and compliance audit schedules
Require corrective action plans from site leadership for repeated compliance or ER failures
Lead initiatives to strengthen culture, retention, and employee engagement
Oversee companywide performance review cycles
Oversite of HR compliance readiness across locations (EEO, wage and hour fundamentals, I-9, required postings, record retention)
Maintain HR policies/handbook content with the HR Director; ensure local rollouts and leader understanding
Lead internal audits of HR practices (I-9s, personnel files, training completion, attendance policy application)
Coordinate responses to employment claims and agency inquiries (working with legal counsel as required)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
PHR or SPHR
8+ years progressive HR experience, including multi-site manufacturing and/or distribution environments
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations investigations, corrective action frameworks, and risk-based decision-making
Strong working knowledge of core HR compliance (EEO, ADA, FMLA process, wage and hour fundamentals, I-9)
Proven people leadership experience managing HR staff across multiple locations
Experience building standardized ER case management processes and compliance audit programs
Exposure to workers' compensation and return-to-work coordination (even if not the primary owner)
Comfort operating in fast-paced hourly environments (multiple shifts, peaks, attendance volatility)
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced hourly environments with multiple shifts and high operational urgency
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Profit Sharing
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Company
Wis-Pak, Inc.
Wis-Pak, Inc. was founded to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners, Pepsi-Cola Franchise bottlers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gina Raine
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Milwaukee Business Journal
2025-01-07
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