Director, Human Resources

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision, and life/disc.

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of Human Resources who will lead a team of HR professionals to execute a strategy that optimizes our workforce and supports business unit objectives.

The role partners with People Operations and COEs to leverage workforce talent and align HR initiatives with business goals. The candidate will drive leadership development, enhance learning programs, and ensure a high level of confidentiality while managing cross-functional change projects with Tyson

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent work experience considered.
• 10+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategy to drive the organization’s vision.
• Develop and implement plans ensuring effective use of human resources.
• Influence behavior to promote safety and consistent employee experience across locations.
• Lead a team and partner with COEs to review learning, performance, and budget.
• Monitor programs against ROI and adjust to meet business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Organizational Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Management Level: 90

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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 Affi­?
• 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

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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

Referral Payout Eligible

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

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

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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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