Human Resource Generalist - Guymon, OK

Human Resource Generalist

Guymon, Oklahoma, United States

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist to support our Guymon, Oklahoma, processing plant operations. The human resources generalist provides oversight to a team of HR specialists and serves as a business partner to plant operations. This position supports the goals and objectives of the human resources team, such as change and system improvement projects, developing talent, customer service, labor relations, HRIS management, and employee engagement.

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

• Ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, company policies, procedures, and legal responsibilities.
• Assist with conducting investigations as directed by the HR Manager or HR Director.
• Issue routine discipline according to company policies.
• Manage the attendance policy, including all programs associated with the hourly attendance program.
• Be responsible for I9 management, leave management, and ensuring the system of record database is accurate and updated.
• Engage and implement employee engagement activities.
• Partner with operations management while maintaining an HR perspective. Establish open and trusting relationships. Engage productively and proactively in business discussions.
• Perform special projects for the overall goal of the organization and department.
• Review and analyze data to identify trends, provide insights, and make recommendations to stakeholders and cross‑functional partners to improve business results.
• Direct the work of HR Specialists to ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely.
• Be responsible for managing various HR processes to ensure the HR team is a true business partner.

Instills trust, communicates effectively, action‑oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Required:

• High School or GED and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Analytically minded and willing to learn new computer systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including presentations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or human resources field of study.
• Intermediate in Microsoft Office;
  Word and Excel or other preferred.
• Experience with an HRIS system.
• Bilingual skills, Spanish and English preferred.

• As required by the business.

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Primarily, it is an office environment with some need to work in the plant floor environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment depends on which environment you are in, which may require the employee to use hearing protection.
• After‑hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee pork purchase program.

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.