Smithfield
HumanResourcesGeneralist
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“Human Resources Generalist at Smithfield. Skills: HR Generalist, HR Field Operations, Employment law, HRIS. Assist site HR leader in driving HR department success. Maintain positive labor relations environment”
What You'll Achieve.
Positively impacting the people experience
Industry & Context.
Sign-On Bonus - $5,000, Relocation Package Available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field, 2+ years of related or equivalent combination of education and experience, 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, written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, Demonstrated ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment, Must be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment
Nice to Have
Previous Workday/HCM system experience, Bilingual in Spanish or another language
What You'll Do.
Assist site HR leader in driving HR department success
Maintain positive labor relations environment
Facilitate workplace investigations
Ensures hourly production employee retention
Data entry into time/attendance system
Management of job/vacation bid processes
Communicates Smithfield’s ROI guiding principles
Collects and analyzes HR data
Makes recommendations on workforce planning
Supports OJT training initiatives
Assists in maintenance of DE&I initiatives
Maintains Affirmative Action Plan
Provides necessary resources for employees
Assist site HR leader in providing guidance
Handles grievance meetings
Manages records entry/management
Handles employee inquiries
Manages community relations activities
Manages temporary staffing services
Manages invoice management
Provide direction/leadership to junior staff
Serves as visible business partner
Visits production floor to engage employees
Assists in preparation of HR-related compliance audits
Maintains Human Resource Information System records
Compiles reports from database
Partnering with Talent Acquisition
Create and manage requisition creations
Maintaining compliance with regulations
Assists with job fairs
Assists with training and development workshops
Assists with labor relations
Assists with payroll processing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partners with Smithfield’s HR Field Operations leadership team; Partners with business partners; Aligns the field HR community; Supports the HR field operation team’s initiatives; Integral member of the HR team; Helps the field HR team be great business partners; Helps make great business decisions; Works well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Builds working relationships; Works with diverse groups of people
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; Effectively communicates Smithfield’s ROI guiding principles; Relating openly and comfortably
Process & Methodology
Assisting with project management of several HR initiatives, Project management support for strategic initiatives, Project management support for administrative initiatives
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** ## **YOUR OPPORTUNITY** The Human Resources Generalist partners with Smithfield’s HR Field Operations leadership team and business partners, supporting a wide range of HR specialties in the field operations’ space, including the organization and analysis of metrics, assisting with project management of several HR initiatives, participation and/or leading continuous improvement programs that help clarify/align the field HR community and provides overall support for the HR field operation team’s initiatives, goals and objectives. This role will be an integral member of the HR team, focused on helping the field HR team be great business partners, help make great business decisions and ensures the team remains focused on positively impacting the people experience through cultural alignment, succession planning and project management support for a variety of strategic and administrative initiatives. * Sign-On Bonus -**$5,000** ## **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 leade
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