Employment Manager

Pilgrim's • Nacogdoches, TX

4d

About The Position

The Employment Manager supports plant operations by leading and coordinating recruiting, staffing, and workforce planning efforts to attract and retain talent. The role oversees the employment lifecycle, including recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing and selection, onboarding, and employment-related compliance. In partnership with plant leadership, hiring managers, and HR teams, the Employment Manager helps meet staffing needs efficiently and promote a positive candidate and new-hire experience. The position also guides recruiting and HR team members, monitors employment trends and metrics, and advances initiatives that strengthen workforce effectiveness and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a Human Resources-related field; additional related work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Two years of previous Human Resources or employment leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and employment law.
• Excellent communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with plant leadership, manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and drive HR initiatives supporting business objectives and team member engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous Human Resources or employment leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting and staffing for hourly and salaried positions in accordance with company best practices, meeting workforce needs in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, immigration requirements, and company policies, including oversight of I-9 completion and employment eligibility verification.
• Develop and coordinate recruiting strategies, community outreach, career fairs, and other talent attraction activities to build candidate pipelines.
• Prepare and analyze employment metrics, staffing reports, and workforce data to support plant, complex, and corporate objectives.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding, and retention initiatives to improve new-hire success and long-term employee retention.
• Facilitate employment-related training programs, internship initiatives, employee engagement activities, and regular compliance audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to its standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager