Complex Human Resources Manager

JBS Foods; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental

401(k) company match

Incentive pay program

Career development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Complex Human Resources Manager to plan and administer HR policies across all functions. You will lead recruitment, orientation, benefits, training, compensation, and advisory support for management teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in HR leadership, strong knowledge of employment laws, and excellent communication. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; degree in business or HR required. This is a full‑time on‑site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR management or supervisory experience.
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of benefits and compensation administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR-SAP.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify legal requirements and relevant reporting regulations.
• Recruit, interview, and select employees; conduct new employee orientation.
• Maintain records for benefits plans.
• Coordinate and deliver management training.
• Oversee and administer complex compensation programs.
• Advise management on employee-related issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer benefits programs; provide HR leadership to the management team.

Skills

HR management

Employment law

Benefits administration

Communication

Organizational skills

HR-SAP

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/HR

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Description

Complex Human Resources Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position plans and administers policies relating to all phases of HR activity by performing the following duties or through subordinate supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies legal requirements and governmental reporting regulations.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill salaried and hourly positions. Plans and conducts new employee orientation.
• Keeps records of benefits plans.
• Coordinates management training.
• Oversees and administers complex compensation programs.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee-related issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers benefits programs.
• Provide HR leadership to management team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 to 7 years experience in HR management or supervision required
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• General knowledge of benefits and compensation administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and HR-SAP)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or equivalent; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and training.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $92,917.00 - $1 12,894.20
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.