People and Culture Senior Manager

Southwire Company; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Professional Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leading North American wire and cable producer, seeks a People & Culture leader to drive HR strategies at our Starkville, MS site. You will partner with senior leaders to shape talent management, policy development, and a high-performance, inclusive culture.

The role oversees talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, and HRIS reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and data-driven improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR or business-related field.
• 7+ years of HR leadership experience; 5–7 years for senior roles at complex sites.
• SHRM certification highly preferred; experience with COEs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement P&C strategies aligned with site goals.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Ensure labor law compliance and risk management across the site.
• Lead HRIS, reporting, and data-driven decision making.
• Coach managers on conflict resolution, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Foster an inclusive culture and succession planning across teams.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Talent management

HR policy development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SHRM-SCP Certification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Starkville, MS Plant

Job Summary

Leads a People & Culture (P&C) team in developing and executing P&C strategies and initiatives at a complex site/business unit that align with organizational goals and values. Provides a strategic approach to P&C planning, policy development, talent management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Partners with senior leadership and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive performance, growth, and compliance across all P&C functions.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and implement People & Culture (P&C) strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.

Leads the P&C team in P&C policy development, implementation, and adherence, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Oversees all aspects of P&C at area of responsibility level, including talent acquisition, onboarding, training and development, performance management, team member relations, and benefits administration.

Drives efforts to create an inclusive, engaging workplace culture that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

Manages HRIS and other P&C-related systems to ensure efficient processes, data accuracy, and effective reporting.

Coaches and counsels managers and team members to facilitate conflict resolution, collaboration, and teamwork.

Identifies skill gaps through skill gap analysis to develop and implement talent development programs and performance management processes, supporting career advancement and succession planning.

Ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations, managing risk and adhering to best employment practices by staying up to date with employment laws for federal, state, and local as well as company policies.

Leads change management initiatives, supporting the organization through growth and transformation.

Develops and monitors key P&C metrics to assess performance identify areas for improvement and make data‑driven recommendations to make the necessary improvements.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

5-7 Years Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Human Resources, Business Administration

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Scope: 500+ team members; Manufacturing/Distribution, relevant industry experience

Certificates/Licenses: Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR).

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 2-5

Travel

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 25% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 5% of time

Standing - 5% of time

Sitting - 90% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

Skills

Accountability

Advising

Business Acumen

Change Management

Employee Engagement

Employee Relations

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Relationship Building

Training And Development

Workforce Planning

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

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