Associate HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods•Crete, NE

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About The Position

The Associate Human Resources Business Partner supports efforts to attract, hire, and retain talent while fostering a positive employee experience. The role contributes to employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits programs, and compliance with HR policies and employment laws. Embedded with business leaders, the Associate HRBP helps address workplace challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and support initiatives that benefit teams and the company. The role supports implementation of HR programs and policies, promotes employee engagement and company values, and helps internal business partners use HR tools and processes. It assists with recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, compliance, and training and development. The Associate HRBP also provides guidance on policy interpretation, collaborates with leaders to resolve employee relations issues, uses data and reporting to identify trends and recommend improvements, and maintains workplace visibility to build relationships and support consistent HR practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Knowledge of human resource 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the 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 internal 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.
Contribute to training and development by identifying gaps and coordinating learning opportunities.
Provide guidance and coaching to junior HR team members.
Provide guidance 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 workplace visibility to foster relationships and ensure HR practices are effectively applied.
Perform other duties as assigned.