Sr. Director, HRBP - Field Operations

Sr. Director, HR Business Partner – Field Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, with regular field travel)
Reports to: AVP, People Solutions – Field Operations

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, HR Business Partner – Field Operations leads the people strategy and execution for Cox Farms’ field and farm-based teams. This role ensures that frontline and operational leaders are supported by consistent, compliant, and practical HR solutions that enable strong workforce stability, productivity, and employee experience.

This leader works at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating enterprise people priorities into site-level HR practices across U.S. and Canadian operations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Partnership & Operational Leadership

• Partner closely with farm and field leaders to align workforce strategy with operational, safety, and productivity goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field leadership, providing hands-on, practical HR guidance
• Represent field workforce needs in enterprise people planning and decision-making

HRBP Model Execution

• Lead and develop field-aligned HR Business Partners
• Ensure consistency in HR processes, employee relations practices, and support models across all locations
• Drive adherence to standards and escalation processes established at the enterprise level

Workforce Planning & Labor Strategy

• Lead workforce planning efforts for field operations, including seasonal staffing models and labor forecasting
• Partner with site leaders to align staffing strategies to operational cycles and workforce demands
• Support succession planning and capability development for frontline leaders

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage and oversee employee relations matters, investigations, and issue resolution for field teams
• Partner with Legal and Safety to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian labor laws and field-specific regulations
• Support audits and risk assessment efforts across farm locations

Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and respect across field teams
• Strengthen employee engagement through listening sessions, leader coaching, and employee feedback loops
• Partner with Communications and People teams to reinforce Cox Farms’ mission and values at the field level

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, agriculture, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in field, agriculture, manufacturing, or distributed workforce environments
• Experience leading or mentoring HR professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site, hourly, or seasonal workforces
• Background in agriculture, food production, logistics, or similar industries
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) preferred

Key Competencies

• Field Leadership & Credibility – Builds trust through strong site presence and consistent partnership
• Operational Excellence – Drives disciplined, compliant, and scalable HR practices
• Practical Influence – Provides clear, grounded counsel to operational leaders
• Employee Advocacy – Ensures frontline employee voice is heard and acted upon
• Execution Mindset – Turns strategy into simple, practical action in the field