July 22: Plant Human Resources Generalist

Company: Smithfield Foods

Position: Plant Human Resources Generalist

Location: Saint James, MN

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $83,125.00

Application Link: https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Plant-Human-Resources-Generalist_R-2024-7883

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

*Program eligibilities apply

Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Assist the site HR leader in strategically driving the success of the HR department. 
• Maintain a positive labor/employee relations environment for the affected business unit. Facilitate workplace investigations or other inquiries (under guidance of the site HR leader) arising out of needs expressed by employees and/or manifestation of policy or rule infraction(s).
• Ensures hourly production employee retention for the business unit is maintained at an acceptable level. This may also include data entry into the time/attendance keeping system and management of job/vacation bid processes.
• Effectively communicates and demonstrates Smithfield’s ROI guiding principles (Responsibility, Operational Excellence and Innovation)
• Collects and analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to the site HR leader on facility workforce planning, conducts orientation and supports OJT training initiatives.
• Assists in the maintenance of the development and ongoing execution of the location’s DE&I initiatives, Affirmative Action Plan and maintains a positive employee relations environment.
• Provides necessary resources to empower employees with the knowledge and materials needed (FMLA, LOA, ADA, Workday resources, etc.)
• May assist the site HR leader in providing position and performance guidance based upon human resources policies and procedures including the collective bargaining agreements. Including but not limited to grievance meetings, records entry/management, employee inquiries, community relations activities, temporary staffing services and invoice management.
• Provide direction/leadership to junior staff in servicing employee needs and performing the overall Human Resources & employment functions for the business unit, as needed.
• Actively listens and provides constructive feedback, recognition, and gratitude.
• Serves as a visible business partner, regularly visits the production floor to engage employees at all levels, relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Assists in the preparation and oversight of all HR-related compliance audits including SMETA/SWA.
• Maintains the Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
• Responsible for partnering with Talent Acquisition to create and manage requisition creations and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Assists with various activities such as job fairs, training and development workshops, labor relations, and payroll processing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field and 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Knowledge of employment law practices.
• Experience in administration of benefits, compensation, and other programs.
• Knowledge and use of commonly used HRIS such as Workday, payroll/timekeeping systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous Workday/HCM system experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.