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, selection, onboarding, and employment-related compliance. In partnership with plant leadership, hiring managers, and HR teams, the manager helps meet staffing needs efficiently while promoting a positive candidate and new-hire experience. The role also guides recruiting and HR team members, monitors employment trends and metrics, and leads initiatives that strengthen workforce effectiveness and support business objectives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human resources-related field in typical circumstances, though additional related work experience may substitute. Two years of prior human resources or employment leadership experience is preferred. The manager should be proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems and have knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and employment law. Strong communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills are needed, along with the ability to partner with plant leadership, manage priorities, maintain confidentiality, and advance HR initiatives.

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.
• 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 that support business objectives and team member engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous human resources or employment leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting and staffing efforts for hourly and salaried positions, following company best practices and 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, internship initiatives, employee engagement activities, and regular compliance audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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