Plant Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

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.

As an HR Generalist, you'll be at the heart of creating a positive, people-first workplace where employees feel supported and valued. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with leaders and employees alike, driving retention efforts, supporting labor relations, and ensuring smooth, compliant HR operations.

From collaborating on staffing needs and managing job bids to providing guidance on policies and fostering an inclusive culture, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. If you're passionate about building strong teams and shaping a thriving work environment, this is the role for you.

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.

Other skills that make you stand out :

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.