What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Human Resources Operations position at Western Smokehouse Partners?
Join the TEAM at Western Smokehouse Partners!
We’re more than just a leader in the better-for-you meat snack industry-we’re a team driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great meat sticks and jerky. With seven facilities across four states, we’re setting the standard in excellence for our co-manufacturing and private label customers. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of an industry-leading company that values contribution, collaboration, and continuous improvement. To help support our growing team, we are looking for a Director, Human Resources Operations.
Reporting to the CHRO, the Director, Human Resources Operations will lead the HR operations for 7 manufacturing locations and 1200 employees. The Director will ensure execution of HR for the site in the areas of employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, and will be responsible for rollout of corporate initiatives in all areas of HR. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing, deep expertise in labor and employee relations, and a track record of building scalable HR practices that support rapid growth, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
What you do:
- Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that align with business goals across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Manages and develops the HR team, including HR Managers, Business Partners, and Coordinators. Partners with site leadership in strategic planning, providing HR insights and ensuring business alignment.
- Oversee end-to-end HR operations including talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention strategies.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and ensure staffing supports production demands
- Promote an inclusive and high-performance culture that supports food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Champion proactive engagement strategies to maintain a positive work environment and strong employee relations across all sites.
- Drive the use of data and analytics to track key metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, retention, engagement).
- Optimize the use of HRIS and related systems to streamline HR operations and reporting.
What it takes:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with 3 years in a manufacturing preferred
- Experience leading HR operations across facilities.
- Ability to develop strategic relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills, adaptable to the level of audience; Superior customer service orientation with strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations across multiple states (WSP operates in 4 states)
Travel:
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
