Job Description

Position Title: Human Resources Manager
Compensation Range: $75,000 to $95,000 based on experience
Department: Human Resources
Location: Marshall, IL

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR leader for the Marshall manufacturing facility, providing strategic leadership while managing the day-to-day execution of all human resources functions. This role partners closely with the General Manager and Marshall Leadership Team to drive business results through effective talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, compliance, and organizational development.

As the onsite HR leader, the HR Manager provides both strategic guidance and hands-on support across all areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave administration, compliance, payroll support, and HR administration. This role is responsible for creating a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

The Team

Reporting directly to the North America Manufacturing HR Lead, the HR Manager serves as the primary HR resource for the Marshall manufacturing facility and is an active member of the Marshall Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and Marshall Leadership Team.


• Develop and execute people strategies that align with business objectives.


• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.


• Analyze workforce metrics and provide recommendations to improve engagement, retention, productivity, and performance.


• Champion company culture and employee engagement initiatives.


• Lead organizational change and support continuous improvement efforts.

Employee Relations & Talent Management

• Manage employee relations matters including coaching, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance management.


• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness and employment best practices.


• Lead recruitment activities for hourly and salaried positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition.


• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and employee development activities.


• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives.


• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.

HR Operations

• Manage all day-to-day HR operations for the Marshall location.


• Administer employee lifecycle processes including hiring, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and separations.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.


• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee transactions.


• Maintain HRIS data integrity and employee records.


• Support compensation planning, annual performance review processes, and benefit administration.


• Coordinate leave administration, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.


• Prepare reports and analyze HR metrics to support business decisions.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other employment regulations.

 

Key Skills & Qualifications

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


• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Previous experience as an HR Manager or senior HR Generalist preferred.


• Experience leading employee relations, investigations, and performance management.


• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations.


• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.


• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence leaders.


• Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.


• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

 

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Benefits offered:

• Annual bonus plan


• Paid Time Off


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life and AD&D


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Voluntary Life


• Employee Assistance Program


• Spending Accounts


• 401k with match


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

 

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

 

Although base salary for this position falls within the above posted range, final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our total rewards approach is designed to provide competitive compensation with a focus on employee experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Worldwide

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