HR Business Partner

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that is sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect and accountability – and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The Human Resources team is searching for ambitious HR professionals to discover, hire and retain great talent. These leaders are the conduit for positive employee relations, performance management and the focal point for benefits and compensation.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) manages, directs and coordinates our Human Resources policies and programs, including labor relations, wage & salary administration, orientation & training, safety & health, benefits & employee services, compliance and more. The HRBP also manages the recruitment, development and retention of employees and has knowledge of EEO laws and general human resources concepts.

And finally, the HRBP is a key stakeholder embedded in the leadership team to identify key opportunities, troubleshoot barriers to success and resolve business issues to drive goals across the organization.

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 of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Implies and oversees on‑going HR programs, policies and procedures to foster development in your location’s overall management, supervisory engagement and employee relations.
• Advocates for employees, improving the relationship between employees and management, and champions the Smithfield culture ensuring alignment to the Smithfield Way.
• Supervises HR staff directly or through supervisors, planning, assigning and reviewing assignments; coaches and mentors staff; evaluates job performance, and approves or recommends actions.
• Partners with the business to identify current and future skills needed to effectively run the business and leads succession planning to drive the talent plan. Drives regular communication and collaboration with employees and leadership.
• Drives success in administrative, management and hourly production employee retention. Uses knowledge, experience and continuous assessment of facility dynamics to determine training and educational needs and deploys proactive solutions.
• Owns the compliant execution of the location’s affirmative action plan to achieve AAP goals during the entire employment process for all employees at the facility (recruitment, promotions, transition processes).
• Is the primary decision‑maker for situations involving policy or contract interpretation. Develops and implements innovative solutions to employee and labor‑relations issues to mitigate legal or compliance‑related risks. Maintains a positive labor/employee relations environment by counseling managers and employees on HR policies and rules, identifying and resolving problems or recommending courses of action and having a presence in our manufacturing work environments.
• Performs data analysis and prepares statistical reports, narrative reports and communications for use in identifying business opportunities and formulating goals and objectives based upon results and trends identified. Has the ability to utilize data to create a sound business case and can influence others to champion change.

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…