Strategic HR Leader for Complex Manufacturing

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Summit (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Summit, Mississippi seeks a Human Resource Manager to lead HR operations across the two-line processing plant, feed mill, and hatchery. The role provides strategic expertise in developing policies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and standardizing processes with complex leadership.

The position partners with leaders to recruit, develop talent, manage performance, and optimize HR initiatives; requires 5+ years in HR and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ progressive human resources experience; minimum one (1) year experience in a manufacturing or similar environment preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated and successful track record of delivering impactful HR programs and initiatives directly tied to strategic business goals
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent development and employment law

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of complex human capital policies and programs, providing guidance to complex leadership in support of Company goals and objectives to ensure compliance with company guidelines and all legal requirements
• Provide direction to the HR team to ensure HR initiatives are implemented and maintained in support of company objectives
• Build relationships and trust with leaders to effectively influence business decisions; counsel leaders on staffing, compensation, training, performance management, and compliance
• Provide human resources-related training addressing areas such as performance counseling and employee relations issues
• Mitigate risk for the business through collaboration with Corporate Human Resources, Legal and Compliance experts on identified issues
• Lead or participate in diversity, talent management, training, and change management programs; partner with internal departments to implement initiatives
• Collaborate with Corporate Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development on strategies to attract, develop, reward and retain talent
• Drive recruitment, selection, and succession planning strategies for internal customers; maintain staffing levels and develop plans to retain top-talent
• Gather and analyze data and trends to determine key organizational needs and facilitate decision making with proactive solutions
• Mentor, coach and train/cross-train employees and provide feedback for growth
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to streamline processes and efficiency
• Understand and ensure compliance with union negotiated agreements and address employee complaints as needed

Skills

HR leadership

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Talent development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Union knowledge

Education

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

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Workday

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

HRIS

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Summit, Mississippi seeks a Human Resource Manager to lead HR operations across the two-line processing plant, feed mill, and hatchery. The role provides strategic expertise in developing policies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and standardizing processes with complex leadership.

The position partners with leaders to recruit, develop talent, manage performance, and optimize HR initiatives; requires 5+ years in HR and manufacturing