Area HR Director – Multi-Site, Prepared Foods

JBS USA; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Human Resources Director II for Prepared Foods to lead HR strategy across multiple facilities within the region. You will partner with Operations to improve staffing, engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

The role requires 7+ years in HR leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and travel up to 50%. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing, food production, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, employment law, compliance, staffing, compensation, and talent development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy: Lead and carry out HR strategies across multiple Prepared Foods facilities.
• Operations Partnership: Work with Operations leadership to improve staffing, retention, engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Employee and Labor Relations: Advise on employee relations, labor relations, investigations, policy interpretation, and legal compliance.
• Talent Management: Drive succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Workforce Metrics: Monitor and improve turnover, absenteeism, crewing, labor costs, and employee engagement.
• Compliance: Conduct audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• HR Team Development: Coach, mentor, and develop facility HR leaders and teams to build capability and bench strength.
• Liaison: Connect plant leadership with Corporate HR, Compliance, Labor Relations, and other Centers of Excellence.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices and standardized HR processes across assigned locations.
• Community and Business Support: Support community relations, workforce initiatives, and strategic business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Labor relations

Employment law

Staffing and talent development

Leadership coaching

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

JBS USA is seeking a Human Resources Director II for Prepared Foods to lead HR strategy across multiple facilities within the region. You will partner with Operations to improve staffing, engagement, productivity, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

The role requires 7+ years in HR leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and travel up to 50%. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.