Senior Human Resources Manager

Chicken of the Sea; Lyons (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken of the Sea is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead leadership development, strategic HR initiatives, and employee engagement in a manufacturing plant. You will partner with the Plant Manager to drive organizational excellence and HR effectiveness across operations.

The role focuses on change leadership, talent management, and implementing HR structures and policies to support growth, compliance, and workforce planning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Senior HR Manager or Business Partner.
• Total 12+ years in Human Resources within manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of US employment law and HR policies/practices.
• Experience in recruiting non-exempt/hourly employees and manufacturing leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-impact change efforts and ensure continuity through effective communication and employee engagement.
• Manage the recruitment process, including staffing needs assessment, requisition management, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Conduct comprehensive new hire orientation and benefits sessions.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Review salary bands and recommend fair and competitive pay practices.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with employment laws.
• Act as a change agent, engaging with leaders and employees to respond to dynamic priorities.
• Develop and implement HR structures, tools, policies, and procedures to support operational goals.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment to attract, develop, and retain talent.
• Align leadership on a change-oriented culture and drive priority-based initiatives.
• Measure HR team performance against annual operating plan metrics.
• Provide metrics and analysis to support plant operations.
• Contribute innovative HR leadership and approaches to maximize organizational performance.
• Lead performance review, talent review, and workforce planning processes.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Plant General Manager.
• Uphold TU Values and leverage corporate partners to implement HR best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Employee engagement

Communication

Change management

Conflict resolution

Talent management

Recruiting

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S. Besides its eponymous brand, Chicken of the Sea also sells Genova and King Oscar premium seafood products.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior HR Manager with a focus on leadership, operational partnerships, and team development to drive high-impact change efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Working closely with the Plant Manager, this role will lead essential people solutions while fostering employee engagement and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Drive high-impact change efforts and ensure continuity through effective communication and employee engagement.
• Manage the recruitment process, including staffing needs assessment, requisition management, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Conduct comprehensive new hire orientation and benefits sessions.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Review salary bands and recommend fair and competitive pay practices.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and compliance with employment laws.
• Act as a change agent, engaging with leaders and employees to respond to dynamic priorities.
• Develop and implement HR structures, tools, policies, and procedures to support operational goals.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment to attract, develop, and retain talent.
• Align leadership on a change-oriented culture and drive priority-based initiatives.
• Measure HR team performance against annual operating plan metrics.
• Provide metrics and analysis to support plant operations.
• Contribute innovative HR leadership and approaches to maximize organizational performance.
• Lead performance review, talent review, and workforce planning processes.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Plant General Manager.
• Uphold TU Values and leverage corporate partners to implement HR best practices.
• This role requires a strategic and collaborative HR leader who can drive operational success and foster a positive work culture within the manufacturing plant.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience as a Senior HR Manager or Business Partner, with a total of 12+ years in Human Resources within manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in food plant HR leadership is advantageous.
• Strong emphasis on team and individual development.
• Proven track record of achieving results through effective leadership and talent management.
• Extensive experience in communication and employee engagement.
• Proficiency in conflict management and complex employee relations issues.
• Thorough knowledge of US employment law and HR policies/practices.
• Experience in recruiting non-exempt/hourly employees and manufacturing leadership roles.
• Demonstrated skills in employee engagement, team building, and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Budget management experience for human capital planning.

Physical Demands

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, usually through talking, hearing, writing and typing. Employees should be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., telephones, computers, facsimile and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and move or lift to 35 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with a moderate degree of noise.

The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules, and directives, including safe work practices.

Thai Union is committed to providing equality of opportunity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to help support your application, please let us know.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.