Human Resources Manager- Plant

Reser's Fine Foods; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods in Memphis seeks an experienced HR leader to manage a team of HR and payroll professionals, ensuring compliant people programs and smooth operations across site facilities. The role directs recruitment, onboarding, retention, and policy guidance, partners with leadership on risk and employee engagement, and maintains state/federal compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will drive safety training, timekeeping oversight, and implement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidentiality and organizational skills are essential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred and may be location dependent.

Responsibilities

• Leads, supports, and develops a team of HR and payroll staff
• Provides guidance on safety activities and practices
• Directs site recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs
• Advises leadership on HR policies and non-routine situations
• Educates production employees on HR programs and policies
• Ensures compliance with employment laws
• Oversees time and attendance tracking for payroll
• Manages leaves and workers' compensation program
• Oversees production facility training and development programs

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits And Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads, supports, and develops a team of HR and payroll staff


• Provides guidance and support on safety activities and practices


• Directs site recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs, supporting proactive and positive employee engagement.


• Advises leadership team on managing non-routine situations in addition to providing guidance on HR program, policies, and practices.


• Educates and guides production employees on HR programs, policies, and practices


• Ensures production facility compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations


• Educates employees on company policies, procedures, and practices.


• Investigates employee relations matters providing recommendations to management and helping to bring matters to resolution


• Responsible for management of state and federal leaves and Worker’s Compensation program management


• Provides oversight of time and attendance tracking for payroll for the location


• Oversees production facility training programs, development programs and initiatives


• Manages and evaluates production safety program for compliance and effectiveness


• May develop and help manage production facility recognition programs and employee events


• Partners with Corporate HR teams to manage risk and escalated situations


• Regular attendance and punctuality required

Job Specifications

• 5+ years Human Resources experience is required; at least 2 years in a supervisory role desired.


• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent experience is required.


• Must have excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS experience.


• Must demonstrate knowledge in all federal, state, and local employment laws and procedures.


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.


• Excellent written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills.


• PHR/SPHR certification is preferred.


• English/Spanish bilingual is preferred and may be required dependent on the location.

Working Conditions

• Office, production, and warehouse environments.


• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.


• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.