Human Resources Manager

Location : 30 minutes outside Little Rock, AR

Job Type : Direct Hire | On-site | Full-time

Compensation : $120,000 $140,000 annually + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for leading all HR functions at the plant level, supporting a workforce of approximately 250 employees as the facility scales to over 550 employees.

This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role within a high-performance organization (HPO) environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced manufacturing settings, preferably food or consumer goods-and thrive in a non-union environment focused on continuous improvement, engagement, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner and member of the site leadership team , coaching and advising operations leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and performance improvement.

Oversee all plant HR operations , including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and policy compliance.

Develop and maintain a positive, non-union culture through proactive communication, engagement, and training initiatives.

Lead workforce expansion and HR infrastructure setup as the site continues to grow from 250 to 550 employees.

Support the integration of HR policies, systems, and processes to ensure consistency with corporate standards.

Design and execute HR programs that drive talent acquisition, retention, and development aligned with business goals.

Oversee local HRIS data integrity, reporting, and analytics to support operational decision-making.

Manage third-party vendor relationships related to benefits, payroll, and compliance.

Lead investigations, corrective actions, and employee-relations initiatives in alignment with company policy.

Facilitate performance management, coaching, and development planning to foster a great place to work culture.

Coordinate community outreach, employee events, and engagement programs to strengthen site culture.

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

5-10 years of HR experience , with at least 3 years at the plant or site level within manufacturing.

Proven success managing HR functions for growing facilities or greenfield sites.

Strong employee relations and non-union / union-avoidance experience.

Demonstrated ability to implement and improve HR processes and policies.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Experience with HR systems (Workday, ADP, SAP, or similar).

Preferred :

Experience in food or beverage manufacturing.

Background in High-Performance Organization (HPO) work systems (Tyson, Kraft, Mars, Mondelez, Unilever, etc.).

PHR or SPHR / SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Experience supporting a facility through rapid growth, M&A integration, or new-plant startup.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary ($120K$140K)

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid relocation assistance

Opportunity to shape the HR function for a high-growth, state-of-the-art facility

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-performance organization and play a key role in shaping the culture, systems, and success of a new manufacturing site. You'll have full ownership of HR strategy at the plant level while partnering with dynamic leadership to build a thriving, people-first environment.