Sr. Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing) at Jabil in Memphis, TN

Sr. Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing) Location: Memphis, TN At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. 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. Location This 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 Jabil Along 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 BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. 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Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong #AWorldofPossibilities Additional Locations: Byhalia, MS