We are currently have 2 openings for an HR Supervisor (1st Shift and 2nd Shift) at our Sebastopol, MS facility.
The Human Resources Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily human resources operations within the poultry processing facility. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulations while supporting workforce planning, employee relations, safety initiatives and organizational effectiveness in a production environment.
Essential Job Functions/Duties:
- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations and record keeping.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to EEOC, FLSA, OSHA, DEC, ISCIS, I-9’s, E-Verify and any state or local laws.
- Administer and enforce company policies, procedures and workplace standards consistently and fairly.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns.
- Assist HR Manager in supporting workforce planning, staffing levels, and retention strategies in a fast-paced production environment.
- Oversee timekeeping, attendance tracking and payroll coordination to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in recruiting and hiring all hourly job openings.
- Assist in administration of all company policies and procedures.
- May require flexible hours, including morning, evening, weekends and holidays as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration (or related field) or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of HR experience
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel within the facility and between departments as required
- Ability to walk/stand and interact on the production for extended periods of time.
- Work environment is office setting and cold/wet plant environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of human resources experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
What We Do
Peco Foods is a fourth-generation, family-owned poultry processing company headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It operates an integrated poultry business, supplying retail, restaurant/foodservice, and international customers with fresh and frozen chicken products. Its offerings include par-fried and breaded items, marinated chicken, wings, and bone-in and boneless cuts. The company emphasizes quality, consistency, innovation, customer service, and responsible production across its operations in the Southeast.
