Human Resources Generalist
| Company | Smithfield Foods |
|---|---|
| Location | Goldsboro, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field and 2+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Employment Law Knowledge: Solid understanding of employment law practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Confidentiality & Integrity: Proven ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion, maintaining trust and professionalism at all times.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and collaborate effectively across all levels.
Responsibilities
- Foster a positive labor and employee relations environment, while facilitating workplace investigations or other inquiries under the guidance of the site HR leader.
- Collaborate with the plant management team to help ensure that hourly production employee retention is maintained at an acceptable level, in line with HR metrics and goals.
- Effectively communicate and demonstrate Smithfield’s ROI guiding principles (Responsibility, Operational Excellence, and Innovation) and provide necessary resources to empower employees with the knowledge and materials needed.
- Assist with the preparation and oversight of HR-related audits, such as SMETA/SWA, while maintaining accurate records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Work with the site HR leader in driving the success of the HR department, offering guidance on HR policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred, to enhance communication and support a diverse workforce.
- HR Systems & Technology: Experience administering benefits, compensation, and other HR programs, with proficiency in HRIS systems such as Workday, payroll, timekeeping systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Previous Workday/HCM experience preferred.