How Will You Make an Impact?We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead the Human Resources function for our rapidly expanding facility in Byhalia, MS. This role will play a critical part in building and scaling a high-performing workforce of 4,000+ employees while establishing the HR foundation for a new and growing operation.
As a key member of the site leadership team, the Senior HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor and partner to plant leadership, playing a central role in shaping business strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning. This individual will be responsible for building the site HR function from the ground up, developing a strong HR team, and ensuring the execution of best-in-class HR practices that support operational excellence, employee engagement, and long-term growth.
This role offers significant visibility and impact and is viewed as a potential successor to an HR Director role.
LocationThis role will be based on-site at our Byhalia, MS facility - planning to open by later this year. Training will start in Memphis, TN and then will migrate over to the Byhalia site once the site is ready for on-site staff.
What Will You Do?The Senior HR Manager is a key business leader responsible for driving HR strategy and execution in a complex, high-growth manufacturing environment.
Strategic HR & Business Leadership- Serve as the senior HR leader for a large-scale, high-growth manufacturing site, partnering with plant leadership to shape business strategy and organizational effectiveness
- Lead workforce strategy, including large-scale hiring, ramp planning, and long-term talent pipeline development
- Act as a thought partner to leadership on organizational design, change management, and leadership capability
- Contribute to regional HR strategy and share best practices across sites
Site Build & Workforce Scaling- Build and scale the HR function to support a rapidly growing employee population of 4,000+
- Design and implement HR structures, processes, and programs that support a new facility ramp
- Partner with operations to ensure workforce readiness, labor stability, and onboarding effectiveness at scale
- Establish a strong employee value proposition and engagement strategy for a new workforce
Employee Relations & Compliance Leadership- Lead a proactive, consistent, and scalable employee relations strategy in a high-volume environment
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and safety requirements
- Provide expert guidance to leaders on complex employee relations issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion across a diverse workforce
Talent, Leadership Development & Succession- Build leadership capability at all levels, with a strong focus on frontline and mid-level leaders
- Design and implement talent development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline strategies
- Drive performance management processes that align individual performance with business goals
- Identify and develop high-potential talent to support long-term organizational growth
HR Operations & Analytics- Establish scalable HR processes and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and consistency
- Leverage workforce data and analytics (turnover, hiring, attendance, engagement) to inform strategic decisions
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles and process optimization
- Ensure HR systems and processes effectively support a large and complex workforce
HR Team Leadership- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HR team aligned to business needs and site growth
- Define team structure, roles, and development plans to support scale and complexity
- Create a strong, accountable HR organization focused on service delivery, partnership, and results
- Serve as a mentor and leader within the broader HR organization
What Success Looks Like- Successful ramp and stabilization of a 4,000+ employee workforce
- Strong leadership capability across frontline and plant leadership teams
- Scalable, efficient, and compliant HR processes supporting site growth
- High levels of employee engagement and improved retention
- A fully built and high-performing HR team
- Demonstrated readiness for HR leadership roles
How Will You Get Here?Education:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree (MBA or Master's in HR or related field) preferred
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent advanced HR certification preferred
Experience:- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in complex, high-growth environments
- 5+ years of HR leadership experience with responsibility for building and leading teams
- Significant experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations
- Proven experience supporting large-scale workforce environments (1,000+ employees strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting site start-ups, expansions, or major workforce ramps preferred
- Multi-site or regional HR leadership exposure/experience for future roles preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Deep expertise in labor and employment law and complex employee relations environments
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect HR strategy to operational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate as a strategic advisor
- Strong change management and organizational transformation experience
- Advanced analytical capability with experience leveraging HR data to drive decisions
- Lean / continuous improvement mindset
- Enterprise thinker with the ability to operate strategically at scale
- Strong executive presence and credibility with senior leadership
- Builder mindset with the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments
- Resilient and adaptable leader comfortable with rapid growth and change
- Passion for developing leaders, building teams, and creating high-performing cultures
- High level of judgment, discretion, and integrity
Benefits You Will Receive While Working With JabilAlong with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
