Director of Human Resources
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in poultry, food processing, or manufacturing environments is preferred
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification is desired.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
