Job Description
Job DescriptionLocation: 30 minutes outside Little Rock, AR Job Type: Direct Hire | On-site | Full-time Compensation: $120,000 $140,000 annually + Full Benefits + Paid RelocationAbout the Role
Seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for leading all HR functions at the plant level, supporting a workforce of approximately 250 employees as the facility scales to over 550 employees.
This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a high-performance organization (HPO) environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced manufacturing settings, preferably food or consumer goods-and thrive in a non-union environment focused on continuous improvement, engagement, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a strategic partner and member of the site leadership team, coaching and advising operations leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and performance improvement.
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Oversee all plant HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and policy compliance.
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Develop and maintain a positive, non-union culture through proactive communication, engagement, and training initiatives.
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Lead workforce expansion and HR infrastructure setup as the site continues to grow from 250 to 550 employees.
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Support the integration of HR policies, systems, and processes to ensure consistency with corporate standards.
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Design and execute HR programs that drive talent acquisition, retention, and development aligned with business goals.
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Oversee local HRIS data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support operational decision-making.
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Manage third-party vendor relationships related to benefits, payroll, and compliance.
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Lead investigations, corrective actions, and employee-relations initiatives in alignment with company policy.
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Facilitate performance management, coaching, and development planning to foster a great place to work culture.
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Coordinate community outreach, employee events, and engagement programs to strengthen site culture.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
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5-10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years at the plant or site level within manufacturing.
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Proven success managing HR functions for growing facilities or greenfield sites.
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Strong employee relations and non-union/union-avoidance experience.
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Demonstrated ability to implement and improve HR processes and policies.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
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Experience with HR systems (Workday, ADP, SAP, or similar).
Preferred:
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Experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
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Background in High-Performance Organization (HPO) work systems (Tyson, Kraft, Mars, Mondelez, Unilever, etc.).
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PHR or SPHR / SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
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Experience supporting a facility through rapid growth, M&A integration, or new-plant startup.
What We Offer
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Competitive base salary ($120K$140K)
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Annual performance bonus
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with company match
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Paid relocation assistance
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Opportunity to shape the HR function for a high-growth, state-of-the-art facility
Why Join
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-performance organization and play a key role in shaping the culture, systems, and success of a new manufacturing site. You'll have full ownership of HR strategy at the plant level while partnering with dynamic leadership to build a thriving, people-first environment.