HR Specialist III

Job Title: HR Specialist III


Location: Gainesville GA

Department: Human Resources


Reports To: Assistant HR Manager


Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a 1-hr lunch break.


Overview of Company


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.


Job Summary


HR Specialist III is a lead level support role within the Human Resources department, with primary responsibility implementing or executing on human resource programs or policies. A solid subject matter expert that ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.


Key Responsibilities
• Implements Human Resource programs and policies and ensures compliance

• Provide expertise to other HR Assistants in matters related to employee benefits, staffing, proper recruiting and interview process
• Act as the primary point of contact regarding employee relations, conflict resolution and roundtables
• Performs investigations under general guidance of the HR leadership team
• Act as the subject matter expert for company HR policies, FMLA and ADA
• Routinely audits personnel files to ensure records are complete and maintained in accordance with company policies
• Collect and analyze internal and external information to ensure HR practices remain best in industry
• May assist or act as a back-up to other HR Assistants in items related to orientation, personnel transactions and ensure all associated records are properly maintained
• Collaborate with other HR Assistants on staffing needs and ensure robust recruitment and Onboarding processes are in place to ensure ideal candidate experience

• Maintain working knowledge of all production roles to effectively explain job duties to candidates
• Act as the senior representative of the company at job fairs and community hiring events
• Oversee staffing meetings with management to review open positions

Benefits Administration

• Deep understanding of all benefit offerings, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary benefits

• Present and explain benefits to salaried candidates
• Maintain awareness of employees on how many employees are on an approved leave of absence and status of benefit arrears

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a back-up to HR leadership as needed
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and company events
• Communicate project updates and departmental needs effectively to management

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human resources or relevant field of study; combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive HR experience required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Comfortable with public speaking and group presentations
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with HR & Timekeeping systems such as GHR, Kronos, Alchemy, ADP or Equifax preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:
• Vacation / Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic
• Free annual health screening
• 401 (k) with company match
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
• Career Development:We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.


Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.


Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.


Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation. We also participate in the E-Verify program where required by law.


Unsolicited Assistance: Soules Foods does not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for U.S. positions. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a valid written request and search agreement from HR will be considered the property of Soules Foods. No fees will be paid for candidates hired through unsolicited referrals.