Human Resources Generalist

Overview

A great job—and a great future awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Employee Relations:
  You will foster a positive labor and employee relations environment, while facilitating workplace investigations or other inquiries under the guidance of the site HR leader. You ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the location’s HR initiatives, promoting a culture of trust and engagement. You will actively listen, provide constructive feedback, recognition, and gratitude, and serve as a visible business partner by regularly visiting the production floor to engage employees at all levels, relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Retention and Workforce Management:
  You will collaborate with the plant management team to help ensure that hourly production employee retention is maintained at an acceptable level, in line with HR metrics and goals. You may complete data entry and review of the time and attendance system and manage job/vacation bid processes. You will assist with job fairs, training and development workshops, new hire onboarding, labor relations, and payroll processing.
  
  You will partner with Talent Acquisition to create and manage job requisitions, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Communication and Training:
  You will effectively communicate and demonstrate Smithfield s ROI guiding principles (Responsibility, Operational Excellence, and Innovation) and provide necessary resources to empower employees with the knowledge and materials needed (FMLA, LOA, ADA, Workday Resources, etc.), ensuring they have the tools to succeed.
• Data Management and Compliance:
  You’ll play a vital role in compliance by assisting with the preparation and oversight of HR-related audits, such as SMETA/SWA, while maintaining accurate records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Your attention to detail will help ensure data integrity and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Strategic Human Resources Guidance:
  You will work with the site HR leader in driving the success of the HR department, offering guidance on HR policies and procedures, including handling labor relation meetings, records management, employee inquiries, community relations, and employee events. Additionally, you will collect and analyze HR data to make recommendations on workforce planning, conduct orientation, and support on-the-job training initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Employment Law Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of employment law practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Confidentiality & Integrity:
  Proven ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion, maintaining trust and professionalism at all times.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and collaborate effectively across all levels.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred, to enhance communication and support a diverse workforce.
• HR Systems & Technology:
  Experience administering benefits,…