HR Representative - 2nd shift

Crider Foods; Twin City (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company located in Twin City is looking for an HR Representative to provide essential support and guidance to employees and management. This role involves handling administrative HR tasks, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field and 2-4 years of HR experience, especially in a shift-based environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in an HR role, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and compliance requirements.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Handle HR administrative tasks including recruitment and performance management.
• Provide on-the-spot HR support for employee questions and concerns.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement activities.

Skills

Proactive in a fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

The HR Representative is responsible for providing HR support and guidance to employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Handles HR administrative tasks and supports HR policies and programs including recruitment, engagement, Kronos administration and performance management.
• Provides on-the-spot HR support for employee questions and concerns such as interpersonal conflicts, benefits questions, or work issues.
• Advises and assists employees on protocols to address employee relations matters.
• Assists with attendance issues, including explaining call-in procedures or handling no-call/no-show incidents.
• Promotes a positive and inclusive workplace culture and morale through HR visibility and engagement with team members.
• Ensures consistent enforcement of company policies and compliance with labor laws during second-shift operations.
• Assists supervisors with write-ups, corrective action documentation, and coaching plans.
• Assists with HR projects, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Helps onboard new team members, including providing badges, uniforms, and safety training as needed.
• Supports hiring events or interview scheduling.
• Conducts new hire check-ins, making sure employees are settling in and have what they need.
• Plans and delivers shift engagement activities such as Years of Service ceremonies and cookouts.
• Acts as a liaison between team members and leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 2–4 years in an HR role with prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or shift-based environment strongly preferred.
• Must be proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, shift-based environment and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, labor regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete.
• May be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels; hearing protection required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.