MFG PLANT SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER

Kroger • Murfreesboro, TN

400d

About The Position

The position involves overseeing legal compliance in employee relations activities within a food manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability while embodying the company's core values. The individual will provide leadership, ensure adherence to regulations, and foster a culture of inclusion and engagement among plant associates.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology, or other business-related field.
• 2+ years of human resources experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification.
• Experience managing a plant safety process.
• Work experience in a union plant.
• Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure legal compliance throughout all employee relations activities.
• Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve plant performance in Safety Quality Reliability (SQR).
• Provide leadership that embodies the 7 Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles.
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
• Foster open communication with all plant associates and the corporate office.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting, and work rules.
• Participate in all major plant initiatives and decisions.
• Uphold a culture that supports a union-free status (if non-union plant).
• Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability.
• Clearly communicate the connection between performance and career opportunity.
• Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward, and appreciate associates.
• Champion the importance of the plant's cultural council to strengthen plant culture and conditions.
• Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure candidate quality and timely fill rates.
• Oversee successor planning, mentoring, and management training within the plant.
• Create and communicate compensation plans including hourly wage proposals and stock options.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with benefit programs.
• Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards, and plant management (if union plant).
• Lead the safety coordinator on all safety and regulatory issues.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Leave of absence
• Vacation/holidays
• 401K
• Educational assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees