**Description** Responsibilities: + Supervise the day to day administration of personnel policies and practices at assigned location. + Recommends program changes or enhancements to meet human resource requirements. + Assist with the preparation of separation notices for employees separating with cause and may conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation. + Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover. + Partner with management to advice and counsel on employee issues. + Spend time on production floor to determine production needs. + Provide facility supervision on employee relations matters including: investigation, resolving conflict, and communications in regards to employee questions, issues, or concerns. + Oversee training throughout the plant including New Hire orientation through qualification phase and annual training. Ensure alchemy training is at 100% annually + Evaluate work performance of trainers, classroom instructors, and clerk + Oversee Production trainers to insure they are successful in new hire training. + Be a mentor to our trainers to ensure that all new hires are assigned a trainer when they get placed on the production floor. + Initiate and implement ideas for improving training + May represent company at personnel-related hearings and investigations. + Perform disciplinary procedures ranging from verbal warnings to terminations. + Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. + Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates for changes that affect HR. Experience/Skills/Abilities: + Previous experience in a meat processing plant or similar manufacturing setting preferred. + Must be able to stand, walk, bend and/ or crawl for extended periods of time + Must be able to work in extreme temperatures with frequent exposure to moving machinery, hot water and slippery floors. + Work in a fast-paced environment, with repetitive motion work in hand scrubbing and running a hose. + Must be able to work with multiple chemicals with proper training and personal protective equipment. + Be able to communicate written and verbally in English + Analytical skills + Strong communication and leadership skills + Self Motivated/ High Sense of urgency + Able to perform under High Stress situations + Trustworthy-Will be handling confidential material + Knowledge of Human Resource systems; Internet software; Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Database software + Must be able to work additional hours/weekends as needed Education Requirements (if applicable): + Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; however, additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement. + 1-2 years of experience in HR. **EOE, including disability/vets.**