Senior Manager Talent Management

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Design, implement, and evaluate a structured training framework supporting manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Safety, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify learning needs and skill gaps.
• Develop structured onboarding programs for production employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Establish training curricula and career pathways for frontline manufacturing employees.
• Implement systems to track training completion, skill development, and compliance requirements.
• Develop talent review processes across all levels of the organization.
• Utilize workforce analytics and talent metrics to identify trends and recommend organizational improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address organizational effectiveness and workforce development needs.

• Design and facilitate leadership development programs for frontline supervisors, managers, and senior leaders.
• Develop solutions to enhance manager effectiveness in coaching, feedback, employee relations, performance management, and change leadership.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through performance outcomes, operational metrics, and employee feedback.

• Develop communication plans supporting business initiatives, organizational changes, and culture programs.
• Manage communication channels and content including announcements, leadership updates, employee campaigns, and engagement initiatives.

• Serve as a champion of organizational culture and company values.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, inclusion, and connection across the workforce.
• Design programs that support positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate culture assessments and engagement surveys, analyzing results and developing action plans.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Communications, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or Learning & Development experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success building leadership development programs and training frameworks from the ground up.
• Experience facilitating leadership training and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Strong leadership development and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with leaders at all levels.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Experience analyzing talent and engagement data to drive business decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in change management and organizational transformation.
• Strong presentation, coaching, and consulting abilities.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.