Associate HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods•Crete, NE

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About The Position

Smithfield is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to support efforts to attract, hire, and retain talent and foster a positive employee experience. The role supports employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits programs, and compliance with HR policies and employment laws. As an embedded partner to business leaders, the Associate HRBP helps address workplace challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and support initiatives that contribute to team and company success. The position helps implement HR programs and policies, supports recruitment and onboarding, contributes to succession planning and employee development, and uses HR systems and data to guide business decisions. It also provides policy guidance and coaching to business partners and junior HR team members, helps resolve employee relations issues in collaboration with leadership, and maintains a visible presence in the workplace. Travel of 5–10% is required. A relocation package is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 3 or more years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Knowledge of human resources systems, internet software, Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and payroll database software.
Specialized knowledge of HR systems, processes, and procedures, including administration of benefits, compensation, and other programs.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong reasoning and math skills.
Ability to travel 5–10% of the time.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Capable of sitting for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in team management, development, or project leadership.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of HR programs and policies to strengthen leadership engagement and employee relations.
Act as an employee advocate and culture ambassador, promoting company values and a positive work environment.
Help business partners use HR tools, including Workday and AskHR, and other critical processes.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
Champion HR compliance throughout the employee lifecycle.
Identify training and development gaps and coordinate learning opportunities.
Provide guidance and coaching to junior HR team members.
Advise on policy interpretation and help resolve employee relations issues in collaboration with leadership.
Coach business partners.
Use data and reporting to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend improvements.
Maintain visibility in the workplace to foster relationships and ensure HR practices are effectively applied.
Perform other duties as assigned.