HR Representative – Manufacturing & Employee Relations

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

Job summary

Crider Foods, Inc. is seeking an HR Representative to provide HR support and guidance to employees and managers across the plant’s shift-based operations.

The role covers HR administration, recruitment support, Kronos, performance management, and employee relations, with emphasis on policy enforcement and labor-law compliance. You will help onboard staff and coordinate engagement activities while acting as a liaison to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 2–4 years in an HR role, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or shift-based environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handles HR administrative tasks and supports HR policies and programs including recruitment, engagement, Kronos administration and/or performance management.
• Provides on-the-spot HR support for employee questions/concerns (i.e. 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 engaging with the 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 interviews scheduling.
• Conducts new hire check-ins, making sure employees are settling in and have what they need.
• Plans and delivers shift engagement activities (i.e. Years of Service ceremonies, cook outs)
• Acts as a liaison between team members and leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR knowledge

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Crider Foods, Inc. is seeking an HR Representative to provide HR support and guidance to employees and managers across the plant’s shift-based operations.

The role covers HR administration, recruitment support, Kronos, performance management, and employee relations, with emphasis on policy enforcement and labor-law compliance. You will help onboard staff and coordinate engagement activities while acting as a liaison to leadership.