Plant HR Leader: Staffing, Training & Compliance

Wayne Farms; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking an accomplished HR leader to guide staffing, employee relations, training, development and salary/benefits administration across the plant and complex locations. You will oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure regulatory compliance at federal, state and local levels.

The role combines strategic and hands-on duties, requiring strong leadership, recruitment expertise, and a proactive approach to people development in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ progressive human resources experience; preferred experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers; multilingual preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Experience with HCM systems such as Workday preferred
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to the HR team to ensure HR initiatives are implemented and maintained in support of company objectives
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and front line personnel on conflict resolution to ensure disputes are handled fairly and in compliance with laws and regulations
• Drive recruitment, selection, and succession planning strategies for internal customers
• Manage salaried recruiting process including sourcing and screening qualified candidates and coordinating interviews
• Initiate job offers for successful candidates ensuring letters are signed and uploaded into Workday at hire time
• Provide HR-related training on performance counseling and employee relations issues
• Counsel and guide managers on performance management measures and assist in writing corrective action memos and documentation
• Lead initiatives around engagement, diversity, talent management, training and change management
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees and communicate opportunities for development
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and increase efficiency
• Understand and ensure compliance with union negotiated agreements and address grievances as required
• Follow and promote safety initiatives and PPE usage to maintain zero accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication

Timekeeping

MS Office

Workday

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking an accomplished HR leader to guide staffing, employee relations, training, development and salary/benefits administration across the plant and complex locations. You will oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure regulatory compliance at federal, state and local levels.

The role combines strategic and hands-on duties, requiring strong leadership, recruitment expertise, and a proactive approach to people development in a manufacturing setting.