Plant HR Generalist

Smithfield Foods • Clinton, NC

394d

About The Position

The HR Generalist at Smithfield Foods plays a crucial role in supporting the HR Field Operations leadership team and business partners. This position focuses on enhancing employee relations, managing HR initiatives, and ensuring a positive workplace culture. The HR Generalist will be involved in various HR specialties, including metrics analysis, project management, and continuous improvement programs, all aimed at positively impacting the employee experience and aligning with the company's strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of employment law practices.
• Experience in administration of benefits, compensation, and other HR programs.
• Familiarity with HRIS such as Workday and payroll/timekeeping systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred.
• Previous Workday/HCM system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 inquiries under the guidance of the site HR leader.
• Ensure hourly production employee retention is maintained at an acceptable level.
• Collect and analyze HR data, making recommendations to the site HR leader on workforce planning.
• Conduct orientation and support on-the-job training initiatives.
• Assist in the maintenance and execution of DE&I initiatives and Affirmative Action Plan.
• Provide resources to empower employees with necessary knowledge and materials.
• Assist in providing position and performance guidance based on HR policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and leadership to junior staff in servicing employee needs.
• Engage with employees at all levels by regularly visiting the production floor.
• Assist in the preparation and oversight of HR-related compliance audits.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage requisition creations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist with job fairs, training workshops, labor relations, and payroll processing.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available from the first day of employment
• Relocation Assistance packages
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees