Human Resources Supervisor

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner provides full-cycle HR leadership for a quality meat processing facility, supporting plant operations in a fast-paced, production-driven, and safety-focused environment. This role oversees recruitment, employee relations, compliance, payroll and office & HRIS administration, workforce planning, performance management, training, and engagement initiatives.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, the HR Business Partner collaborates closely with the Plant Manager and department supervisors to align workforce strategy with operational goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, productivity, employee safety, and a positive workplace culture.

Professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate, advise, coach, and support a diverse workforce and leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Staffing

· Lead hourly and salaried recruitment efforts, including high-volume hiring for production roles.

· Develop sourcing strategies to maintain adequate staffing levels across shifts.

· Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and job-specific training in partnership with operations.

· Ensure new hires meet regulatory, safety, and company requirements.

Employee Relations

· Serve as the primary HR contact for employee concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution.

· Conduct prompt, fair, and thorough investigations into workplace complaints.

· Provide coaching to supervisors on discipline, documentation, and performance management.

· Promote a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace environment.

· Support retention efforts in a high-turnover manufacturing setting.

· Maintain personnel files and ensure documentation meets company and legal standards.

· Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and employee communications.

Performance Management & Training

· Guide Supervisors performance evaluations and corrective action processes.

· Identify training needs and coordinate leadership development, safety training, and compliance programs.

Workforce Planning & Operational Partnership

· Collaborate with plant leadership to forecast staffing needs based on production volumes.

· Analyze turnover, absenteeism, and workforce trends to recommend improvements.

· Participate in daily production meetings to maintain visibility and engagement on the plant floor.

· Support organizational changes, restructures, or workforce reductions as needed.

Safety & Culture

· Reinforce a strong safety culture in partnership with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).

· Promote employee engagement initiatives that align with plant goals and company values.

· Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the workforce.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required;

· 3–5+ years of HR experience in advisory/leader role

· Experience supporting high-volume hourly workforces.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required

· Strong knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and workplace investigations.

· Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution and coaching skills.

· Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to balance employee advocacy with operational and business priorities.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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