Director of Human Resources at The Turnip Truck

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Leadership Development, Training Programs, Employee Relations, Compliance, Performance Management, Communication, Team Development, Onboarding, Conflict Resolution, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Labor Laws, Workplace Practices, Staffing Needs, Employee Engagement

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Details Job Location: The Turnip Truck Natural Market (East Nashville) - Nashville, TN 37206 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Human Resources About Turnip Truck For nearly 25 years, Turnip Truck has been Nashville's only locally owned, full-service natural foods grocery. Since opening our doors in East Nashville in 2001, we've been committed to nourishing our community with healthy, distinctive, local food, a warm welcome, and the resources people need to be their best selves. Every day, we strive to live our core values: Respect • Integrity • Passion • Excellence • Accountability Our vision is clear: to be Nashville's most trusted local natural grocer—a place where wellness, community, and quality come together. The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced HR Director to lead our people operations, culture, and training across all Turnip Truck locations. This is a pivotal role responsible for building strong teams, upholding our company values, ensuring compliance, and creating a consistent employee experience that supports both our mission and store operations. As HR Director, you'll work closely with ownership and store leadership to strengthen culture, enhance onboarding and training, drive performance management, and align our workforce with business goals. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in retail or grocery environments and is passionate about community, wellness, and people development. What You'll Do Culture & Leadership Development • Lead, model, and reinforce Turnip Truck's values across all locations • Coach Store Directors, Managers, and Team Leads in professionalism, communication, and team development • Partner with leadership to build strong, aligned, and consistent teams • Drive culture initiatives and strengthen employee engagement throughout the organization Training & Development • Build and oversee Turnip Truck University, including: – Comprehensive onboarding systems – Natural foods and dietary training – Clean ingredient standards and product knowledge – Customer service excellence – Leadership development programs • Develop orientation materials covering company history, values, standards, and role expectations • Create assessments and learning tools to ensure comprehension and accountability HR Operations • Manage end-to-end recruiting, hiring, and retention efforts • Oversee employee relations, documentation, corrective actions, and performance reviews • Maintain compliance with state and federal labor laws • Manage HR policies, employee handbook updates, and internal standards • Champion safe, fair, and values-aligned workplace practices Workforce & Financial Alignment • Partner with leadership to align labor budgets with staffing needs • Support scheduling optimization, payroll accuracy, and labor cost management • Track turnover metrics and develop workforce planning strategies Leadership Collaboration • Report directly to ownership • Collaborate closely with Directors, Managers, and senior leadership • Provide insights on team morale, retention, culture health, and training effectiveness • Participate in strategic planning related to growth, operations, and people systems Qualifications What You Bring Required • 5+ years of HR experience • 2+ years in an HR leadership or management role • Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices • Proven ability to coach managers and resolve workplace conflicts professionally • Experience building training programs and onboarding systems • Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills • High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability Preferred • HR experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, or multi-location environments • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification • Experience with training platforms or learning management systems • Understanding of natural/organic food standards and dietary lifestyles

Responsibilities

The HR Director will lead people operations, culture, and training across all Turnip Truck locations, focusing on building strong teams and enhancing employee engagement. This role involves managing HR operations, compliance, and aligning workforce strategies with business goals.