Human Resources Director

Strategic Talent Partners has been retained by our client, one of the largest poultry-processors in the country, to hire a Director of Human Resources.

They are a 100% employee-owned company with multiple locations in Alabama, and offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, and share in the success of a growing organization with a strong operational foundation and people-first culture.

The Director of Human Resources is a key senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy in alignment with the company’s business goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role partners proactively with plant and corporate leaders to drive workforce stability, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and leadership development across a multi-site operation.

The Director of Human Resources will lead all HR functions and foster a high-performance, ownership-driven culture while ensuring strong labor relations, compliance, talent development, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on HR executive who thrives in highly operational environments where visible leadership and partnership at all levels of the organization are essential. This role represents an opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping elevate the HR function for the company’s next phase of growth.

This is an on-site role based out of Albertville, AL.

• Strategic Leadership & Culture
• Develop and execute HR strategies that support operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and proactive partner to plant leadership, corporate leadership, and executive management.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and culture initiatives.
• Promote and sustain a strong employee ownership culture throughout the organization.
• Drive communication, education, and engagement around benefits, incentives, and employee ownership programs.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives that support retention, morale, productivity, and organizational alignment across a workforce of 1,500+ employees.
• Represent the company in community engagement activities and build external partnerships that enhance employer brand and community presence.

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Stability
• Lead company-wide recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies across multiple locations.
• Develop innovative workforce stability initiatives to reduce turnover and improve employee retention.
• Build and maintain community partnerships, educational relationships, and workforce pipelines to support hiring efforts.
• Oversee onboarding programs that reinforce company culture, safety, and employee success.

• Leadership Development & Employee Relations
• Lead and develop an established Human Resources team supporting plant and corporate operations.
• Drive leadership development and training initiatives that strengthen frontline and operational leadership capabilities.
• Oversee performance management processes, employee engagement surveys, coaching, and career development programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, promotions, corrective action, and performance improvement.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture aligned with company values.

• Compensation, Benefits & ESOP Education
• Oversee compensation structures, salary administration, and market understanding.
• Manage employee benefits strategy, administration, and cost management.
• Administer and support the company’s ESOP program, ensuring compliance and employee understanding.
• Lead communication and education efforts regarding compensation, benefits, incentives, and ownership opportunities.

• Labor Relations and Compliance
• Manage union relationships, labor negotiations, and contract administration as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Oversee HR policies, investigations, compliance initiatives, and documentation practices.
• Direct Workers’ Compensation programs and initiatives focused on reducing claims and associated costs.

• HR Operations and Continuous Improvement
• Oversee HR systems,…