Investor Relations Specialist-Austin, MN

Investor Relations Specialist

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

The Investor Relations Specialist supports the Investor Relations function through a combination of operational execution, data support, and investor engagement activities. This role assists in compiling and summarizing financial, market, and investor information, contributes to the preparation of investor communications, and supports the coordination of investor interactions. The position requires attention to detail, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information in a regulated public company environment.

Primary Accountabilities

• Investor Relations Operations (20%) - Provides centralized oversight and organization of Investor Relations activities, ensuring deadlines are clearly defined, actively tracked, and consistently met. Maintains visibility into key milestones and monitors progress against deliverables, identifying potential risks to timelines and supporting timely resolution of open items. Enables effective day-to-day execution of IR activities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness, while tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and supporting continuous improvement of IR processes and workflows.
• Investor Communication & Engagement (10%) - Facilitates consistent and professional communication with the investment community and internal stakeholders. Manages inbound investor inquiries, providing approved information and ensuring appropriate escalation of sensitive or complex matters.
• Investor Evaluation & Targeting (10%) - Supports investor targeting efforts through analysis of shareholder composition, ownership trends, and investor activity. Prepares investor profiles and engagement summaries to inform outreach priorities and enhance the effectiveness of engagement strategies.
• Financial & Market Analysis Support (10-15%) - Compiles, organizes, and summarizes financial and market data to support the development of insights used in investor communications. Assists in monitoring peer performance, industry trends, and valuation indicators. Prepares concise summaries of analyst commentary and market developments for internal stakeholders.
• IR Systems, Data, and Analytics (10-15%) - Serves as the primary subject matter expert for Investor Relations platforms, including Fact Set, Capital Access, Alpha Sense, Consensus Metrix, and Workiva, maintaining deep knowledge of system capabilities to support effective utilization across the IR team. Troubleshoots system issues, optimizes workflows, and ensures data integrity while training and supporting team members to drive adoption of tools and best practices.
  
  Maintains accurate records of investor interactions and produces reporting on ownership trends, investor activity, and analyst estimates. Leverages data, automation, and generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and similar technologies) to enhance efficiency in data compilation, summarization, and reporting, applying appropriate judgment to validate outputs and ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper handling of sensitive or confidential information.
• Investor Materials & Messaging Support (10-15%) - Oversees the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Investor Relations materials, including agendas, briefing documents, reference materials, presentations, and travel itineraries, ensuring content is accurate, current, and updated as inputs evolve. Maintains version control and readiness of deliverables to support effective management engagement, and coordinates timely distribution of materials in appropriate formats aligned with leadership preferences.
  
  Prepares briefing materials, investor summaries, and meeting notes for senior leadership, and develops charts, graphs, and supporting visuals for executive and Board of Director materials. Reviews and proofreads investor communications and materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Meeting & Event Coordination (10%) - Coordinates logistics for investor-related meetings and events, including earnings calls, conferences, and roadshows. Ensures seamless execution and a high level of professionalism in all interactions involving senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Administrative & Financial Support (