Mfg Plant Senior Human Resource Leader

Kroger•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The Mfg Plant Senior Human Resource Leader oversees employee relations and legal compliance throughout the plant, including training, investigations, decision-making, and follow-through. The role provides leadership aligned with the company’s Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. It supports plant performance in Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) and the Customer 1st strategy. The leader directs recruiting, staffing, succession planning, compensation, benefits communication, associate recognition, and management training. The role partners with plant associates, corporate office, plant management, and—where applicable—union leaders and stewards. It also leads the safety coordinator on safety and regulatory matters and supervises and coaches direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology, or another business-related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of human resources experience in food manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Proficiency 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

Foster open communication with plant associates and the corporate office.
Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting, and work rules.
Participate in major plant initiatives and decisions.
Uphold a culture supporting union-free status when working at a non-union plant.
Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability.
Communicate the connection between performance and career opportunities, including pay, selection, and promotion.
Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward, and appreciate associates.
Champion the plant’s cultural council and guide activities that promote inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement.
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, including health and life insurance, leave of absence, vacation and holidays, 401K, educational assistance, and the Employee Assistance Program.
Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards, and plant management when working at a union plant.
Lead the safety coordinator on 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, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens.