Human Resources Manager - Food Manufacturing
Resume:
Damien Anderson
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Human Resources Manager Food Manufacturing & Processing PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Human Resources professional with 7+ years of experience managing HR operations in high-volume manufacturing and production environments. Skilled in employee relations, recruiting and retention, attendance management, onboarding, investigations, performance management, training, and HR compliance. Proven ability to support large hourly workforces, work closely with plant leadership, and resolve employee issues while maintaining productivity, safety, and compliance. Knowledgeable of federal and state employment regulations, OSHA requirements, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and wage-and-hour regulations. CORE COMPETENCIES
Human Resources Management
Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
High-Volume Recruiting
Hourly Workforce Management
Employee Retention
Attendance & Leave Management
FMLA / ADA / EEO Compliance
Performance Management
Workplace Investigations
Onboarding & Orientation
HR Policies & Procedures
Safety & Workers' Compensation
Training & Development
Payroll & Timekeeping Coordination
HRIS / Employee Records
Unemployment Claims
Disciplinary Actions
Management Coaching
OSHA Compliance
Spanish/English Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
ABC Poultry Processing — Hoover, Alabama
2021–Present
Manage daily HR operations for a poultry processing facility with approximately 500 hourly and salaried employees.
Partner with the Plant Manager and department supervisors to address employee relations, attendance, performance, staffing, and workplace concerns. Lead recruiting efforts for production, sanitation, maintenance, quality assurance, warehouse, and administrative positions.
Manage high-volume hiring activities, including job postings, interviews, background checks, pre-employment requirements, onboarding, and orientation. Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, company policies, and workplace regulations.
Conduct confidential workplace investigations involving employee complaints, harassment allegations, attendance issues, policy violations, and interpersonal conflicts. Administer disciplinary processes and coach supervisors on consistent and legally appropriate corrective action.
Monitor attendance and turnover trends and develop retention strategies to reduce employee turnover.
Coordinate FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other employee leave processes.
Work with payroll and management to resolve timekeeping, payroll, scheduling, and employee-record issues.
Coordinate employee safety training and support management in OSHA-related compliance efforts.
Maintain accurate personnel records and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Develop and conduct new-hire orientation covering company policies, attendance, safety, workplace conduct, benefits, and employee expectations. Coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, documentation, and HR policies.
Helped reduce annual employee turnover by 18% through improved onboarding, supervisor training, and employee-retention initiatives.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
XYZ Manufacturing Company — Mobile, Alabama
2017–2021
Supported HR operations for a workforce of more than 300 employees. Recruited and onboarded hourly production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Managed employee files, HRIS records, attendance reports, and employment documentation. Assisted with employee investigations, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
Coordinated benefits enrollment and responded to employee questions regarding benefits and company policies.
Assisted with FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave administration. Conducted new-hire orientations and employee training programs. Worked with production supervisors to address attendance, productivity, employee conduct, and staffing concerns.
Assisted payroll with timekeeping and wage-related questions. Supported company safety programs and employee safety training. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management
University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama CERTIFICATIONS
SHRM-CP — Society for Human Resource Management
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Certified Workplace Investigator
CPR/First Aid
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
HRIS Systems
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Payroll & Timekeeping Systems
Microsoft Teams
Google Workspace
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced working with large hourly and production workforces Comfortable working in a fast-paced poultry/food-processing environment Available to work flexible hours and respond to plant HR needs Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills Experienced partnering with plant management, production supervisors, safety, quality, and payroll teams
Strong understanding of confidentiality and sensitive employee matters
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