Human Resources Director

HR Director

Turnip Truck Natural Market — Nashville, TN

Full-Time • On-Site • Starting at $80,000

About Turnip Truck

For nearly 25 years, Turnip Truck has been Nashville's only locally owned, full-service natural foods

grocery. Since opening our doors in East Nashville in 2001, we've been committed to nourishing our

community with healthy, distinctive, local food, a warm welcome, and the resources people need to be

their best selves.

Every day, we strive to live our core values:

Respect • Integrity • Passion • Excellence • Accountability

Our vision is clear: to be Nashville's most trusted local natural grocer—a place where wellness,

community, and quality come together.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced HR Director to lead our people operations, culture, and training across

all Turnip Truck locations. This is a pivotal role responsible for building strong teams, upholding our

company values, ensuring compliance, and creating a consistent employee experience that supports

both our mission and store operations.

As HR Director, you'll work closely with ownership and store leadership to strengthen culture, enhance

onboarding and training, drive performance management, and align our workforce with business goals.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in retail or grocery environments and is

passionate about community, wellness, and people development.

What You'll Do

Culture & Leadership Development

• Lead, model, and reinforce Turnip Truck's values across all locations

• Coach Store Directors, Managers, and Team Leads in professionalism, communication, and

team development• Partner with leadership to build strong, aligned, and consistent teams

• Drive culture initiatives and strengthen employee engagement throughout the organization

Training & Development

• Build and oversee Turnip Truck University, including:

– Comprehensive onboarding systems

– Natural foods and dietary training

– Clean ingredient standards and product knowledge

– Customer service excellence

– Leadership development programs

• Develop orientation materials covering company history, values, standards, and role expectations

• Create assessments and learning tools to ensure comprehension and accountability

HR Operations

• Manage end-to-end recruiting, hiring, and retention efforts

• Oversee employee relations, documentation, corrective actions, and performance reviews

• Maintain compliance with state and federal labor laws

• Manage HR policies, employee handbook updates, and internal standards

• Champion safe, fair, and values-aligned workplace practices

Workforce & Financial Alignment

• Partner with leadership to align labor budgets with staffing needs

• Support scheduling optimization, payroll accuracy, and labor cost management

• Track turnover metrics and develop workforce planning strategies

Leadership Collaboration

• Report directly to ownership

• Collaborate closely with Directors, Managers, and senior leadership

• Provide insights on team morale, retention, culture health, and training effectiveness

• Participate in strategic planning related to growth, operations, and people systemsWhat You Bring

Required

• 5 years of HR experience

• 2 years in an HR leadership or management role

• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices

• Proven ability to coach managers and resolve workplace conflicts professionally

• Experience building training programs and onboarding systems

• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability

Preferred

• HR experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, or multi-location environments

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

• Experience with training platforms or learning management systems

• Understanding of natural/organic food standards and dietary lifestyles

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $80,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Salary Range: Up to $105,000 for highly experienced candidates

• Bonus Opportunity: Store-level profit-sharing once budget goals are achieved

• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits available

Why Join Turnip Truck?

• Make an Impact: Shape the culture, leadership, and training for Nashville's beloved local natural

grocer

• Values-Driven Work: Be part of a company that truly walks the talk when it comes to community,

wellness, and integrity

• Hands-On Role: This isn't a desk job—you'll be actively engaged with teams across our stores

• Room to Grow: Help build systems and programs as we celebrate 25 years and look toward the

future

• Community Connection: Work for a company rooted in natural food education and genuine

care for NashvilleReady to help us grow great people and celebrate 25 years of nourishing Nashville?

We'd love to hear from you.

• Turnip Truck Natural Market is an equal opportunity employer.