Director of Human Resources

Job: Director of Human Resources

Type: Salary - Exempt

Class: Full Time; Onsite

Position Summary:

DG Foods LLC is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions across our multi-site poultry processing operations. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for aligning the employment strategy with business objectives while driving a high-performance, compliant, and engaged workforce.

The Director of HR will oversee HR operations at both our Hazlehurst, MS and Bastrop, LA facilities, providing leadership in employee relations, compliance, talent management, organizational development, and workforce planning.

This position requires a strong operational mindset, senior leadership presence, and the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company growth and operational goals 


• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership team 


• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives 


• Drive culture initiatives that support engagement, accountability, and performance 

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEOC, OSHA, USDA-related workforce implications, etc.) 


• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs across all locations 


• Maintain audit readiness (DOL, ICE, I-9/E-Verify, and customer compliance expectations such as BRC/SQF alignment) 


• Overall responsibility of all required employee training, maintenance and storage. 


• Lead investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues 

Talent Management

• Oversee recruitment strategy for hourly and salaried roles across both plants 


• Develop retention strategies for a high-volume workforce 


• Implement performance management processes that drive accountability and results 


• Support leadership development and frontline supervisor capability 

Compensation

• Design and manage competitive compensation programs aligned with performance and operational metrics 


• Assist in benefits administration


• Ensure accurate and timely payroll information provided to the payroll department. 


• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness 

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and action planning 


• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment 


• Drive communication strategies across all levels of the organization 

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop plant-level HR teams (HR Managers, Supervisors, and Clerks) 


• Establish consistent HR practices across locations 


• Build a high-performing HR function focused on service, accountability, and results

Skills and Expertise:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.


• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.


• Passionate, Driven, Ambitious.


• Strategic thinking with operational execution.


• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.


• Leadership presence and strong communication skills.


• Data-driven decision making.


• High integrity and professionalism.


• Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams across multiple facilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Commitment to professionalism, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 


• 5 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in a multi-site or manufacturing environment 


• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance 


• Proven experience leading HR in a high-volume, hourly workforce environment 


• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change


• Experience in poultry, food processing, or manufacturing environments is preferred


• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification is desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular exposure to both office and plant environments.


• Must be able to travel periodically, including overnight travel. 

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the South’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Mississippi and Louisiana. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customers’ needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.

DG Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.