Tyson Foods · 3 days ago
Sr HR Partner-1st Shift- Waldron, Arkansas
Waldron, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTyson Foods is a leader in the food industry, and they are seeking a Senior HR Partner to strategically align HR initiatives with business goals. The role involves collaborating with leadership to implement people strategies that enhance team member engagement and retention while ensuring compliance and promoting diversity.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Provide input and execute HR strategies aligned with the organization’s vision over a 1-2 year horizon
Develop and implement plans and programs to optimize HR utilization and impact
Influence team member behavior to promote key safety and HR principles
Identify and address risk patterns related to EEO and Affirmative Action compliance using available resources
Champion Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) initiatives
Build team member networks to foster feedback and corrective actions in adverse business conditions
Identify behavioral patterns that may lead to team member dissatisfaction and develop strategies to mitigate them
Provide coaching and support to leadership (Director through SVP levels) to enhance decision-making and drive performance
Partner with COEs and People Operations to design and deliver onboarding and orientation experiences for new team members
Collaborate with leaders on workforce shaping strategies focused on long-term organizational needs, partnering with COEs and People Operations for planning and execution
Manage grievances and work closely with Labor Relations COE to identify and communicate potential contract or CBA violations
Lead talent evaluation and development initiatives
Collaborate with Workforce Analytics to ensure people strategies are data-driven and insight-led
Monitor program and policy effectiveness against ROI targets, adjusting as needed to meet evolving team member and business needs
Work with HR COEs to design and implement innovative programs that prepare the workforce for future challenges while addressing current business requirements
Support EVP and talent enablement process improvements by consolidating and prioritizing opportunities and contributing to solution development
Drive process excellence and worker engagement by analyzing industry trends, insights, and emerging technologies
Foster innovation and collaborate across HR functions to sustain and enhance organizational capability
Qualification
Required
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The Sr. HR Partner will be accountable for deeply understanding business priorities and proactively implementing people strategies to achieve them
In close partnership with People Operations and Centers of Expertise (COEs), this role will collaborate with leadership (Directors and above) to provide strategic influence and vision for their assigned business unit(s), fostering a safe and inclusive environment for our team members
Leveraging evidence-based insights and our Employee Value Proposition, this position will focus on retention, development, and engagement of team members while driving business results
The ideal candidate excels at balancing competing priorities, problem-solving, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders across the organization
Provide input and execute HR strategies aligned with the organization's vision over a 1-2 year horizon
Develop and implement plans and programs to optimize HR utilization and impact
Influence team member behavior to promote key safety and HR principles
Identify and address risk patterns related to EEO and Affirmative Action compliance using available resources
Champion Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) initiatives
Build team member networks to foster feedback and corrective actions in adverse business conditions
Identify behavioral patterns that may lead to team member dissatisfaction and develop strategies to mitigate them
Provide coaching and support to leadership (Director through SVP levels) to enhance decision-making and drive performance
Partner with COEs and People Operations to design and deliver onboarding and orientation experiences for new team members
Collaborate with leaders on workforce shaping strategies focused on long-term organizational needs, partnering with COEs and People Operations for planning and execution
Manage grievances and work closely with Labor Relations COE to identify and communicate potential contract or CBA violations
Lead talent evaluation and development initiatives
Collaborate with Workforce Analytics to ensure people strategies are data-driven and insight-led
Monitor program and policy effectiveness against ROI targets, adjusting as needed to meet evolving team member and business needs
Work with HR COEs to design and implement innovative programs that prepare the workforce for future challenges while addressing current business requirements
Support EVP and talent enablement process improvements by consolidating and prioritizing opportunities and contributing to solution development
Drive process excellence and worker engagement by analyzing industry trends, insights, and emerging technologies
Foster innovation and collaborate across HR functions to sustain and enhance organizational capability
Preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant HR experience preferred, ideally with a focus on strategic HR partnership and business alignment
Computer Skills: Proficient with standard computer applications and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills are required. Ability to adapt communication style effectively for all organizational levels
Special Skills: Strong knowledge of HR strategy execution with the ability to implement at multiple organizational levels; proven ability to drive process, technology, and people improvements through workforce shaping; excellent analytical skills to enhance efficiencies; and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Benefits
Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Company
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a modern, multi-national, protein-focused food company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Donnie King
President and CEO
Curt Calaway
Chief Financial Officer
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