Corporate Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources team at Smithfield is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the discovery, hiring, and retention of top talent. This role will focus on employment and personnel documentation, job evaluation, compensation, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to the HR Manager.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from the database.
• Serves as a liaison between employees and management regarding employment issues.
• Supports the functional areas of human resources, including personnel records, employee relations, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, labor relations, safety, FMLA administration, and special projects.
• Aids in the development of various activities such as training and development workshops, labor relations, and payroll processing.
• Develops and implements human resources policies and procedures through employee booklets, communications, and meetings.
• Coordinates with the local administrative team to organize office engagement activities.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the Associate Human Resources Generalist and other human resources team members.

Qualifications

• 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, required.
• Knowledge of employment law practices.
• HR experience within a trucking and/or manufacturing environment a plus.
• HR experience within a union environment a plus.
• Strong influential interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in administration of benefits, compensation, and other programs.
• Knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Word Processing, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with a recruiting system, such as iCims, and knowledge of SAP HRIS, and Workday preferred.
• Ability to work well with various levels of leadership across the organization.
• Ability to communicate workload and include coworkers on potentially ongoing or critical situations.
• Ability to cross-train HR team.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Pay & Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance.