Director, Site HR

Join Smithfield:
Experienced HR Leader Opportunity

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our core four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Smithfield Foods is looking for an experienced HR leader who's ready to make an impact. In this role, you'll be a strategic partner to the business—attracting top talent, strengthening employee engagement, and shaping a high-performance culture that supports our goal of becoming the #1 consumer packaged goods company in the world.

As the Facility HR Director, you will lead all aspects of human resources at the site level, including labor relations, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, training and development, safety, compliance, and employee relations. You'll guide and develop the HR team while executing people strategies that drive performance, retention, and operational success.

If you're passionate about people, energized by leadership, and motivated to build something great—this is your opportunity.

• Strategic HR Partnership
  - Partner with site leadership to shape people strategies that support business goals. Identify workforce challenges, provide insights, and recommend practical HR solutions. Set clear HR objectives aligned with organizational and "One Smithfield" priorities
• HR Leadership & Team Development
  - Lead, coach, and develop the facility HR team to deliver consistent, high-impact results. Assign work, review performance, provide feedback, and support ongoing development. Mentor leaders and HR staff to ensure consistent application of policies and practices
• Talent, Training & Retention
  - Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, and development across the facility. Identify training and capability needs across production, distribution, administrative, and leadership teams. Drive retention strategies to maintain a stable, engaged workforce
• Employee & Labor Relations
  - Build and sustain positive employee and union relationships. Lead labor relations, including contract strategy, interpretation, negotiations, and compliance. Proactively resolve employee and labor relations issues while mitigating legal and compliance risk. Counsel managers and employees on policies, performance, and workplace concerns
• Compliance, Risk & Governance
  - Ensure compliance with all applicable labor and employment laws (DOL, FLSA, OFCCP, EEO, OSHA). Oversee policy and contract interpretation to ensure fair, consistent application. Manage and execute the facility Affirmative Action Plan across all employment stages
• HR Operations & Programs
  - Implement and align corporate HR policies, programs, and procedures at the facility level. Manage employee benefits administration, enrollments, and inquiries. Analyze workforce data and prepare reports to support goals, decision-making, and communications
• Community & Culture
  - Promote a positive, professional image of Smithfield within the local community. Foster a workplace culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement

What We're Seeking:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business or related field, and 10+ years of experience in HR; required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• Knowledge of labor/employment law, contract negotiations experience and grievance resolution experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and planning, problem solving, decision making and complex project management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization and to professionally present…