HR Specialist

About the Company

Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

About the Role

An HR Specialist supports the HR Manager by overseeing daily operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, and compliance with employment laws. They assist in policy implementation, maintain employee records, and resolve personnel issues. This role requires high confidentiality and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in Human Resources, often 1–3 years in an assistant or coordinator role.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and conduct background checks.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, prepare onboarding materials, and maintain training records.
• Maintain digital employee records, ensure compliance with federal/state laws, and process payroll.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, resolving complaints, and supporting performance management.
• Assist with worker's compensation, leave of absence (e.g., FMLA), and employee benefits administration.

Work Environment

This job is carried out in a professional office setting and involves using standard office equipment like laptops, desk phones, and smartphones. Regular visits to production facilities may also be required. During those visits, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperatures, and electrical shock and vibration risks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary, along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Telemedicine
• Free annual health screening
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance