HR Specialist

John Soules Foods; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Telemedicine

Free annual health screening

STD and LTD

Life insurance

Job summary

Soules Foods, a Tyler, Texas-based family-owned meat company, seeks an HR Specialist to join our Human Resources team. You will oversee daily operations across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and compliance with employment laws.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 1–3 years of HR experience, familiarity with ATS/HRIS and MS Office, and excellent communication and confidentiality. Join a supportive environment with strong community values.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years HR experience in an assistant or coordinator role.
• Experience with ATS, HRIS, and MS Office.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and conduct background checks.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, prepare onboarding materials, and maintain training records.
• Maintain digital employee records, ensure compliance with federal/state laws, and process payroll.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, resolving complaints, and supporting performance management.
• Assist with worker's compensation, leave of absence (e.g., FMLA), and employee benefits administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview Of Company Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Overview Of Company Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Title: HR Specialist

Location: Tyler, TX

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Sr. HR Manager

Job Summary An HR Specialist supports the HR Manager by overseeing daily operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and compliance with employment laws. They assist in policy implementation, maintain employee records, and resolve personnel issues. This role requires high confidentiality and strong interpersonal skills.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience Previous experience in Human Resources, often 1–3 years in an assistant or coordinator role. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and Microsoft Office. Strong communication, organizational skills, and strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Post job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and conduct background checks.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, prepare onboarding materials, and maintain training records.
• Maintain digital employee records, ensure compliance with federal/state laws, and process payroll.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, resolving complaints, and supporting performance management.
• Assist with worker's compensation, leave of absence (e.g., FMLA), and employee benefits administration.

Work Environment This job is carried out in a professional office setting and involves using standard office equipment like laptops, desk phones, and smartphones. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required. During those visits, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperatures, and electrical shock and vibration risks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance

Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.