HR Business Partner II - 2nd Shift - Demopolis, AL

Foster Farms • Demopolis, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Foster Poultry Farms is seeking an HR Business Partner to align business objectives with employees and management in the Pacific Northwest sites in Washington and Oregon. This role serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HR Business Partner will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect the business objectives of the organization. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related or equivalent proven work experience.
• 2+ years of Human Resource experience; preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of performance management, employee relations, safety practices, talent acquisition, and compensation strategy, with the ability to apply this information in a manner that is compliant with relevant employment law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and demonstrated experience utilizing HRMS.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English legibly.
• Must be detail oriented and proficient in mathematics.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Consult with supervisors/management, provide HR guidance when appropriate.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective and objective investigations.
• Recruit exempt and non-exempt employees to ensure best candidates possible are selected.
• Manage and coordinate Foster Farms, enterprise-wide, college recruiting programs.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products.
• All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year.
• Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values.
• Play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

What This Job Offers

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