Human Resources Manager, Live Operations
About The Position
The Human Resources Manager, Live Operations position is a tactical and hands-on role focused on full-cycle recruiting, employee relations and investigations, and compliance/auditing, primarily I-9 and employment-practice compliance. This is an individual-contributor role designed for an experienced professional who can operate independently and make sound judgment calls with minimal oversight. The role involves full ownership of HR execution across a three-state region (Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas) and reports to the Head of HR. The position requires close collaboration with the Director of Live Operations and site leaders to ensure consistent application of company policy and employment practices across a geographically dispersed, operational workforce. The role offers flexibility for remote work or working from a Live Operations office when not traveling, with a requirement for regular on-site presence across the region.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Five (5) or more years of progressive HR experience, with direct experience in recruiting, employee relations, investigations, and compliance.
- Working knowledge of employment law and I-9/HR compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls with limited supervision.
- Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Nice To Haves
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience supporting agricultural, poultry, food production, manufacturing, or transportation environments.
- Experience supporting multi-site, geographically dispersed workforces.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Own the full recruiting cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, and offers for hourly, clerical, and salaried roles within Live Operations.
- Coordinate a high volume of annual hires across multiple locations and business units.
- Partner directly with site leaders to understand staffing needs and expedite hiring decisions.
- Manage all pre-employment requirements and hiring documentation.
- Represent the company at occasional recruiting events and workforce development activities.
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees across the region.
- Independently conduct investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns.
- Advise managers on attendance, performance, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
- Document employee relations matters thoroughly and consistently.
- Own first-line I-9 compliance across all Live Operations locations.
- Audit all I-9 forms completed at each site.
- Conduct a full review of all new-hire paperwork, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Verify corrections made to any audit-found errors within 48 hours.
- Audit catch and pullet crew paperwork.
- Approve all Live Operations UKG transactions, including new hires, status changes, transfers, and EIN moves.
- Ensure hiring, onboarding, and employment practices meet federal, state, and local requirements.
- Work alongside the corporate-level I-9 audit team.
- Coordinate onboarding logistics and new hire orientation.
- Maintain personnel records.
- Process routine employee transactions in UKG (new hires, transfers, status changes, separations).
- Support unemployment claims and employment verifications.
- Build working relationships with site leaders and employees through regular, visible presence in the field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
