Assistant Human Resources Manager - 2nd Shift

Job Title :
Assistant Human Resources Manager

Location:

Valley, AL

Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Human Resources Manager

Normal

Work Schedule:

2nd Shift - M-F 3 :00 pm to 12 :00 am, with a 1- hr lunch break.

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.

The Assistant Human Resources Manager owns and drives the day-to-day execution of the Human Resources function within the facility, while partnering closely with the HR Manager and plant leadership. This role leads HR operations through direct oversight of the HR team and ensures consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across all HR processes, including employee relations, recruiting, compliance, performance management, and HR operations.

The Assistant HR Manager is accountable for the quality and effectiveness of HR execution, ensuring policies are applied consistently, employee concerns are addressed proactively, and compliance risks are mitigated. This role serves as a key leader within the plant, maintaining a strong floor presence and influencing leaders to uphold company standards.

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Lead and/or review employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with company policy and Just Cause principles.
• Ensure consistent application of the disciplinary process across departments and provide guidance to leaders to maintain fairness and accountability.
• Assist the Human Resources manager, with performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive employee information.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the production floor to proactively identify issues, engage with employees and supervisors, and address concerns before escalation.
• Define and enforce standards for documentation quality, timeliness, and accuracy across all employee relations activities.

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, resume screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer coordination, both hourly and salary roles.
• Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of recruiting pipelines, including time-to-fill, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Supervise new-hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Ensure onboarding processes are executed consistently and meet company standards across all hires.
• Supervise HR assistants to ensure recruiting processes align with organizational needs and timelines.

• Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA).
• Own and ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies through regular audits, process reviews, and corrective actions.
• Support consistent application of company…