Director, Human Resources

0035 Tyson Shared Services, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health, life, dental, and 1

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead a high-performing HR team, shaping strategy to optimize talent and business outcomes. You will partner with People Operations and COEs to align workforce skills with company goals, ensuring a best-in-class employee experience and strong governance.

The role demands 10+ years in HR leadership, excellent communication, and proven change-management success at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of relevant HR experience with leadership roles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data reporting tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategy aligned with business goals and culture.
• Lead the HR team; drive change management and continuous improvement.
• Influence behavior to reinforce safety, HR principles, and consistent employee experience.
• Identify risk patterns in EEO/AA and develop corrective actions.
• Partner with Talent CoE to review learning catalogs, performance, and budgets.
• Monitor program ROI and adjust to evolving business needs; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

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

• 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 Affinative 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.
• Travel: Minimal
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Supervisory

Yes, this person will lead a team.

AI and Responsible Use

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

EEO Statement

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.

Background Checks

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Company Culture & Purpose

Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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