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.