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Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Assistant Manager – Complex Human Resource

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least five years of progressive human resources experience.
  • At least one year of experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence, conflict resolution, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, exercise tact and discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, to format reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and graphics.
  • Ability to work from 3 PM to midnight.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including holidays, weekends, or extended shifts, when needed.
  • Ability to sit for long periods while using office equipment and computers, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to follow departmental and company safety policies and programs and wear required protective equipment in mandatory areas.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction to the human resources team to ensure initiatives, including staffing, regulatory processes, employee relations, and organizational development, are implemented and maintained in support of company objectives.
  • Coach and guide leaders and front-line personnel on conflict resolution to ensure disputes are handled fairly and in compliance with company guidelines and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Drive recruitment, selection, and succession-planning strategies for internal customers.
  • Manage salaried recruiting, including sourcing and screening qualified candidates, informing candidates about duties and the work environment, scheduling and participating in interviews with appropriate leaders, and recommending the best candidate.
  • Initiate job offers for successful candidates and ensure the human capital management-generated offer letter is electronically or manually signed and uploaded into Workday at the time of hire.
  • Provide human resources training on topics such as performance counseling and employee relations issues.
  • Counsel and guide managers on performance-management measures and assist with corrective-action memos and other documentation; attend or conduct corrective-action sessions and follow up as needed.
  • Lead functional and business initiatives involving engagement, diversity, talent management, training, and change management, partnering with internal departments to implement and sustain initiatives.
  • Mentor, coach, train, and cross-train employees to encourage career development, and provide consistent feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Identify and communicate process-improvement opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with union-negotiated agreements and research employee complaints and grievances, taking appropriate action to resolve them when applicable.
  • Follow and promote safety initiatives, including wearing required protective equipment, to help maintain a zero-accident culture.
  • Supervise a team of exempt and non-exempt administrative personnel.
  • Ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs, and wear required protective equipment in mandatory areas.
  • Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional certification is preferred.
  • Experience with a human capital management system such as Workday is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in multiple languages is preferred.

About the Company

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Nation's third-largest poultry producer

Wayne-Sanderson Farms raises and processes chicken for retail, foodservice, and institutions. It runs 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas, with more than 26,000 employees. The company markets a wide range of chicken products under brands like Wayne Farms, Sanderson Farms, Covington Farms, Platinum Harvest, Chef’s Craft, and Naked Truth, from standard fresh cuts to premium and gourmet options. Its goal is to provide affordable, high-quality poultry while maintaining integrity and responsible farming and workplace practices throughout its operations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Oakwood, GA
Founded
2022

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