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Smithfield Foods · 6 days ago

Human Resources Generalist

St James, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Human Resources Generalist will partner with HR leadership to support HR initiatives, improve employee relations, and enhance workforce planning while ensuring a positive employee experience.

Food and BeverageHospitality

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 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

Qualification

Human ResourcesWorkdayEmployment lawHRIS administrationBilingual (Spanish)Communication skillsTeam orientedConfidentiality

Required

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

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

Strong 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 strong working relationships and a positive work environment