Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Opportunity Highlights

Travel to various locations and be a boots on the ground HR professional! 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional People and Culture Manager, you will act as a credible business-oriented solution provider and trusted partner in relation to people, culture, and human resources needs. You will be involved with the talent agenda, employee experience, union needs, compensation reviews, employee relations, investigations, and succession planning for your respective area. Operating day-to-day as part of the plant leadership teams the ideal candidate will be able to think both operationally and strategically. You will take responsibility for driving people outcomes you should be a doer, problem solver, team builder, and an effective communicator with a passion for serving others.  

This is a hybrid position will require up to 50% travel to processing plants. Travel will vary based on business need. Most travel will be to Baton Rouge and Berwick, LA, as well as Millington and Madison, TN and support a headcount of 150. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety by prioritizing and ensuring compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure company compliance with Federal and State legislation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of local department and services performed.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships to build morale and increase production and retention.
• Assist in the development and administration of various human resources plans and procedures for local personnel.
• Conduct interviews, onboarding, new-employee orientations and exit interviews. 
• Analyze metrics and provide recommendation and action to the business.
• Act as a resource to employees regarding benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Oversee and manage company leave of absence program (FMLA, LOA, WC, STD, LTD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required. 
• Experience with SAP – SuccessFactors preferred. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of human resource experience required. 
• Experience in a Union Environment preferred. 
• Strong conflict management skills. 
• Analytical and goal-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and always maintain confidentiality. 
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues. 
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities. 
• Must be self-directed and motivated. 
• Must take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.