Strategic HR Leader for Complex Manufacturing

Wayne Farms; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking an HR Manager to serve on the leadership team supporting a complex facility that may include a two-line processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. You will provide strategic HR guidance, standardize policies, and oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements.

You will lead HR initiatives in staffing, employee relations, training, performance management and change management, partnering with Corporate HR, Legal and Compliance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field required; combination may substitute.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience; 1+ year in manufacturing or similar environment preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of complex human capital policies and programs in alignment with Company goals and legal requirements.
• Provide direction to HR to support staffing, regulatory processes, employee relations and organizational development.
• Build trust with leaders to influence decisions on staffing, compensation, training and compliance.
• Provide HR-related training on performance counseling and employee relations issues.
• Mitigate risk through collaboration with Corporate HR, Legal and Compliance on identified issues.
• Lead or participate in engagement, diversity, talent management and change management programs.
• Collaborate with Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development on strategies to attract, develop and retain talent.
• Drive recruitment, selection and succession planning; develop plans to retain and grow top talent.
• Gather data to identify organizational needs and enable proactive decision making.
• Mentor and coach employees; provide feedback on strengths and areas for development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with union agreements and address employee grievances when applicable.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Employee relations

Training & development

Change management

HR analytics

Communication

Workday

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking an HR Manager to serve on the leadership team supporting a complex facility that may include a two-line processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. You will provide strategic HR guidance, standardize policies, and oversee day-to-day HR operations to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements.

You will lead HR initiatives in staffing, employee relations, training, performance management and change management, partnering with Corporate HR, Legal and Compliance to