HR Leader: Talent, Training & Change

Wayne Farms LLC; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an HR leader to guide staffing, employee relations, and benefits administration across the plant and related locations. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution to ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.

You will drive recruitment, develop talent, and mentor teams while overseeing wage and benefits programs to support competitive compensation and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years' progressive human resources experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written; multilingual ability preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the HR team to ensure HR initiatives (staffing, regulatory processes, employee relations, organization development, etc.) are implemented and maintained in support of company objectives
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and front line personnel on conflict resolution to ensure disputes are handled fairly and in compliance with all laws
• Drive recruitment, selection, and succession planning strategies for internal customers
• Manage salaried recruiting process including sourcing and screening qualified candidates to ensure candidates are aware of duties and environment; schedule and participate in interviews with leadership
• Initiate job offers for successful candidates ensuring HR-generated letters are signed and uploaded into Workday at hire
• Provide HR-related training addressing performance counseling and employee relations issues; counsel managers on performance management and documentation
• Attend or conduct corrective action sessions and follow-up as necessary
• Lead initiatives around engagement, diversity, talent management, training and change management
• Mentor and train/cross-train employees, providing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Understand and ensure compliance with union negotiated agreements and address grievances as needed
• Follow and promote safety initiatives and PPE usage to maintain a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Communication (English)

Timekeeping knowledge

Policy adherence

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Workday

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an HR leader to guide staffing, employee relations, and benefits administration across the plant and related locations. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution to ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable laws.

You will drive recruitment, develop talent, and mentor teams while overseeing wage and benefits programs to support competitive compensation and organizational growth.