What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Human Resources Generalist position at Smithfield Foods?
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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!
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Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus Earning Potential
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The Human Resources team is searching for an ambitious individual to join our mission to discover, hire, and retain great talent. This person will be a conduit for positive employee relations, performance management, and focal point for benefits/compensation. You would be instrumental in achieving Smithfield's goal to become the #1 consumer packaged goods company in the world!
This role will provide human resource business partnership to a business unit or corporate functional area, which will include employment and personnel documentation, job evaluation, compensation, and benefits. This position performs complex duties requiring independent judgment and coordination in one or more areas of a comprehensive human resource operation.
Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to the HR Manager.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Maintains the Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
Supports the functional areas of human resources including, but not limited to, personnel records, employee relations, benefits administration, training, AA/EEO, labor relations, safety, FMLA administration, and special projects.
Assists with the development of various activities such as training and development workshops, labor relations, and payroll processing.
Assists with the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings.
Coordinate with local Admin team to deploy office engagement activities.
Provides leadership and guidance to the Associate Human Resources Generalist and other human resources team members.
The above 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.
Qualifications
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 related experience and/or training, required.
Knowledge of employment law practices.
HR experience within a trucking and/or manufacturing environment a plus.
HR experience within a union environment a plus.
Strong influential interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal
Experience in administration of benefits, compensation, and other programs.
Knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Excel, Word Processing, and Power Point.
Experience with a recruiting system, such as iCims, and knowledge of SAP HRIS, and Workday preferred.
Ability to work well with various levels of leadership across the organization.
Ability to communicate workload and include coworkers on potentially ongoing or critical situations.
Ability to cross-train HR team.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
EEO Information
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.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
