Human Resource Manager (North Richland Hills, TX)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary Business Partner for our North Richland Hills facility.  This is a pepperoni and pizza toppings manufacturing facility that employs around 400 Team Members.  The plant runs two production shifts, with 5-6-day operations.  In this role, the HR Manager will partner with operations leadership and have a relentless focus on creating a safe environment for our team, ensuring a focus on talent attraction, retention, development, and driving business results.  The individual will be accountable for having a deep understanding of business priorities and enacting strategies to achieve them.  This a busy and detail-oriented role, which requires both strong technical, leadership and enhanced communication skills.  The ideal candidate is able to balance competing priorities, problem-solve, and work with a diverse body of stakeholders across a company.

• Implements HR strategy in support of short-term and long-term goals
• Leads a team of approximately two team members
• Leads labor relations efforts with the sitting collective bargaining unit
• Develops and implements structures and strategies to improve individual and organizational performance
• Provides coaching to support leadership development, business decision-making and drive performance productivity
• Assures successful deployment of HR strategies in the areas of:  safety, staffing/retention/onboarding, diversity and inclusion, Team Member engagement, recognition, leadership development, communications, compensation, and benefits initiatives
• Assures compliance with collective bargaining agreement including contract interpretation and disciplinary and grievance process; assists with arbitration case preparation, labor negotiations and other potential legal matters
• Partners with Centers of Expertise to ensure HR strategy delivery across the plant
• Analyzes key business and HR metrics and provides leadership support to ensure business objectives are met
• Provides leadership related to employee/labor relations processes which may include conducting investigations and administering disciplinary action as needed
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assists in building effective partnerships with community leaders and coordinates efforts with Public Affairs to enhance and sustain the Company's image within Tyson communities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related area required; Master degree (e.g., MBA, MA HR) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of previous HR experience with at least 2 years of direct supervisory responsibilities.  Previous experience in a manufacturing environment/plant a plus
• Strategic thinker exhibiting intellectual curiosity, that thrives in a collaborative and teaming environment
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal customer/business partner relationships
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills
• Analytical skill set required to assess trends and themes and use data to formulate business solutions
• As needed, in unique business situations, must be able to flex schedule to address issues at hand
• Proven leadership in labor relations, including grievance and arbitration administration and contract negotiations required
• Experience working in a union environment a plus
• Must possess self-awareness, business acumen and a proven track record of success
• Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• General knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws required
• Preference for bilingual skills (Spanish)
• Some travel required

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position