Director, Human Resources

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affirmative health and benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead a team of HR professionals in executing a strategy that optimizes human capital and aligns with business unit objectives. You will partner with People Operations and COEs to shape workforce strategy, strengthen competitive advantage, and boost team engagement.

You will drive HR strategy, influence behavior, and oversee talent evaluation and development while ensuring a consistent experience across all locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to adapt communication style.
• Significant knowledge of HR strategy and ability to implement it across levels.
• Propensity to drive cross-functional change projects using Tyson methodology.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Supervisory experience leading a team.
• Minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategy to drive the organization’s vision.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans and programs for effective use of human resources.
• Influence team behavior to promote safety and HR principles and ensure a consistent experience across locations.
• Identify and correct risk patterns in EEO and AA using available resources.
• Build networks to promote feedback for corrective actions.
• Identify patterns of dissatisfaction and develop strategies to address them.
• Participate in talent evaluation and development.
• Collaborate with the Talent COE to review learning catalog, performance, and budgets.
• Monitor ROI of programs and policies and adjust as needed.
• Oversee a team and promote an agile, collaborative work environment.

Skills

HR strategy

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details:

Summary

The Director, Human Resources leads a group of human resources professionals in executing a strategy to optimize human capital and contribute to the achievement of business unit objectives. In close partnership with People Operations and the Centers of Excellence (COEs), this position sets the strategy for using the skills of our workforce, strengthening the company’s competitive advantage, and increasing team member engagement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and implement HR strategy to drive the organization’s vision
• Assist in developing and implementing plans and programs that ensure the most effective use of human resources
• Influence team member behavior to promote key safety and HR principles, and ensure a consistent team member experience regardless of where they reside
• Identify and correct risk-generating patterns in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affiant Action (AA) using available resources
• Build team member networks that promote feedback for use in corrective scenarios where adverse business conditions exist
• Identify patterns of behavior that may lead to team member dissatisfaction, and focus on strategies to eliminate them
• Play an active role in talent evaluation and development
• Partner with the Talent COE to review the learning catalog, analyze performance and budget, and drive improvements that inform learning strategies
• Monitor the success of programs and policies against ROI targets, and adjust as team member experience and business requirements dictate
• Oversee a team and promote an agile, collaborative work environment, embodying the vision to implement innovative programs that keep the workforce ready for the future while successfully addressing business needs

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills with advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication Skills: Expected to communicate recommendations and strategically influence a broad range of users, stakeholders, and management. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required, along with the ability to adapt communication style for all levels of the organization.
• Special Skills: Significant knowledge of HR strategy and the ability to implement it at various levels of the organization Ability to drive improvement and integration of processes, technology, and people through workforce shaping Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional change projects using the defined Tyson methodology Strong analytical, technical, and strategic skills to drive efficiencies Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Supervisory: Yes, this person will lead a team.
• Travel: Minimal

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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