Director, Site HR

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as a strategic partner to site leadership and support business goals through talent acquisition, employee engagement, and development of a high-performance culture. The Facility HR Director leads all aspects of human resources at the site, including labor relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, training and development, safety, compliance, and employee relations. The role guides and develops the facility HR team and executes people strategies to improve performance, retention, and operational success. The position is responsible for aligning site HR objectives with organizational and One Smithfield priorities; overseeing recruiting, onboarding, training, development, and retention; managing employee and union relationships; ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies; administering HR programs and benefits; and using workforce data to support decision-making and communications. The Director also promotes a positive workplace culture and represents Smithfield professionally in the local community. Light travel of approximately 10% is expected. A relocation package is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
10 or more years of HR experience.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in team management and development.
Knowledge of labor and employment law.
Experience with contract negotiations and grievance resolution.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and complex project management skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees and professionally present information to top management.
Strong reasoning, math, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to use the Internet for navigation and research, SAP/HCM, and payroll database software.
Specialized knowledge of HR systems, processes, and procedures.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, address groups and individuals, conduct investigations, counsel, train, and mentor in a language other than English as applicable to the business unit.
MBA.
PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to shape people strategies that support business goals; identify workforce challenges, provide insights, recommend HR solutions, and set aligned HR objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop the facility HR team; assign work, review performance, provide feedback, and mentor leaders and HR staff on consistent application of policies and practices.
Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, and development across the facility; identify capability needs and drive workforce retention strategies.
Build and sustain positive employee and union relationships; lead labor relations, including contract strategy, interpretation, negotiations, and compliance.
Resolve employee and labor relations issues, mitigate legal and compliance risk, and counsel managers and employees on policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws, including DOL, FLSA, OFCCP, EEO, and OSHA requirements.
Oversee policy and contract interpretation and manage and execute the facility Affirmative Action Plan across employment stages.
Implement and align corporate HR policies, programs, and procedures at the facility level.
Manage employee benefits administration, enrollments, and inquiries.
Analyze workforce data and prepare reports to support goals, decision-making, and communications.
Promote a positive, professional image of Smithfield in the local community and foster a culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate plant HR staff; interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.