Sr. Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

How Will You Make an Impact?

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead the Human Resources function for our rapidly expanding facility in Byhalia, MS. This role will play a critical part in building and scaling a high-performing workforce of 4,000+ employees while establishing the HR foundation for a new and growing operation. As a key member of the site leadership team, the Senior HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor and partner to plant leadership, playing a central role in shaping business strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning. This individual will be responsible for building the site HR function from the ground up, developing a strong HR team, and ensuring the execution of best-in-class HR practices that support operational excellence, employee engagement, and long-term growth. This role offers significant visibility and impact and is viewed as a potential successor to an HR Director role.

Location

This role will be based on-site at our Byhalia, MS facility - planning to open by later this year. Training will start in Memphis, TN and then will migrate over to the Byhalia site once the site is ready for on-site staff.

What Will You Do?

• Strategic HR & Business Leadership

• Serve as the senior HR leader for a large-scale, high-growth manufacturing site, partnering with plant leadership to shape business strategy and organizational effectiveness
• Lead workforce strategy, including large-scale hiring, ramp planning, and long-term talent pipeline development
• Act as a thought partner to leadership on organizational design, change management, and leadership capability
• Contribute to regional HR strategy and share best practices across sites

• Site Build & Workforce Scaling

• Build and scale the HR function to support a rapidly growing employee population of 4,000+
• Design and implement HR structures, processes, and programs that support a new facility ramp
• Partner with operations to ensure workforce readiness, labor stability, and onboarding effectiveness at scale
• Establish a strong employee value proposition and engagement strategy for a new workforce

• Employee Relations & Compliance Leadership

• Lead a proactive, consistent, and scalable employee relations strategy in a high-volume environment
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and safety requirements
• Provide expert guidance to leaders on complex employee relations issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion across a diverse workforce

• Talent, Leadership Development & Succession

• Build leadership capability at all levels, with a strong focus on frontline and mid-level leaders
• Design and implement talent development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline strategies
• Drive performance management processes that align individual performance with business goals
• Identify and develop high-potential talent to support long-term organizational growth

• HR Operations & Analytics

• Establish scalable HR processes and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and consistency
• Leverage workforce data and analytics (turnover, hiring, attendance, engagement) to inform strategic decisions
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and process optimization
• Ensure HR systems and processes effectively support a large and complex workforce

• HR Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HR team aligned to business needs and site growth
• Define team structure, roles, and development plans to support scale and complexity
• Create a strong, accountable HR organization focused on service delivery, partnership, and results
• Serve as a mentor and leader within the broader HR organization

What Success Looks Like

• Successful ramp and stabilization of a 4,000+ employee workforce

• Strong leadership capability across frontline and plant leadership teams

• Scalable, efficient, and compliant HR processes supporting site growth

• High levels of employee engagement and improved retention

• A fully built and high-performing HR team

• Demonstrated readiness for HR leadership roles

How Will You Get Here?

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in HR or related field) preferred
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent advanced HR certification preferred

• Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in complex, high-growth environments
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience with responsibility for building and leading teams
• Significant experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations
• Proven experience supporting large-scale workforce environments (1,000+ employees strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting site start-ups, expansions, or major workforce ramps preferred
• Multi-site or regional HR leadership exposure/experience for future roles preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep expertise in labor and employment law and complex employee relations environments

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to operational outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic advisor

• Strong change management and organizational transformation experience

• Advanced analytical capability with experience leveraging HR data to drive decisions

• Lean / continuous improvement mindset

• Enterprise thinker with the ability to operate strategically at scale

• Executive presence and credibility with senior leadership

• Builder mindset with the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments

• Resilient and adaptable leader comfortable with rapid growth and change

• Passion for developing leaders, building teams, and creating high-performing cultures

• High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities