Human Resources Manager II - Bowling Green KY

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At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.

Does the thought of creating something meaningful from the ground up, with a top-notch team around you, pique your interest? If you are looking to work with smart people in a fast-paced environment, and partner with plant leadership to attract and develop talent to drive business results; If you have a commitment to know our business and outperform, lead through collaboration, caring while being candid and listening to others’ points of view, then Tyson Foods is for you! Our purpose is to “Raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do”. Our work environment, as well as our focus on people and innovation, makes Tyson Foods a great place to work.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager will serve as the primary HR Business Partner for our brand-new, highly automated food manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY. Our team is looking for a thought leader who is viewed as an innovative HR Manager to join the team now and be a part of the building and start-up of this new facility. In this role, the HR Manager will partner with operations leadership and have a relentless focus on creating a safe environment for our team, ensuring a focus on talent attraction, retention, development, and driving business results. The individual will be accountable for having a deep understanding of business priorities and enacting people strategies to achieve them. This role requires both strong technical, leadership and enhanced communication skills. The ideal candidate can balance competing priorities, problem-solve, and work with a diverse body of stakeholders across a company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

During the construction of the facility, you will serve as a critical member of the plant start-up team. You will be relied on to:


Build connections in the community by communicating with local schools, government officials, businesses, etc.

Develop an innovative strategy to staff the facility (approximately 450 team members)

Lead implementation of plant HR programs

Partner with the Plant and Maintenance Manager to provide support to project team


Once the facility is constructed, you will have the following specific areas of focus:


Implement HR strategy in support of short-term and long-term goals

Lead a team of HR professionals

Develop and implement structures and strategies to improve individual and organizational performance

Provide coaching to support leadership development, business decision-making and drive performance productivity

Ensure successful deployment of HR strategies in the areas of: safety, staffing/retention/onboarding, diversity and inclusion, Team Member engagement, recognition, leadership development, communications, compensation, and benefits initiatives

Partner with Centers of Expertise to ensure HR strategy delivery across the plant

Analyze key business and HR metrics and provide leadership support to ensure business objectives are met

Provide leadership related to employee/labor relations processes which may include conducting investigations and administering disciplinary action as needed

Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Assist in building effective partnerships with community leaders and coordinates efforts with Public Affairs to enhance and sustain the Company's image within Tyson communities


Requirements


Bachelor’s degree required with at least 2 years of direct supervisory experience; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MA HR) preferred.

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment/plant a plus

Strategic thinker exhibiting intellectual curiosity who thrives in a collaborative and teaming environment

Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal customer/business partner relationships

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills

Analytical skill set required to assess trends and themes and use data to formulate business solutions

As needed, in unique business situations, must be able to flex schedule to address issues at hand

Proven leadership in labor relations, including grievance and arbitration administration and contract negotiations required

Experience working in a union environment a plus

Must possess self-awareness, business acumen and a proven track record of success

Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

General knowledge of Federal, State and Local labor laws required

Preference for bilingual skills (Spanish)

Some travel required

Relocation assistance will be provided for this role.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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