Field Human Resources Coordinator

Smithfield Foods • Sioux City, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative support to their plant Human Resources department. This role is an opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The HR Coordinator will play a key part in ensuring HR policies are effectively implemented by administering policies and procedures. Additionally, they will facilitate training sessions to enhance employee skills and development, along with various HR-related administrative tasks to help keep the department running smoothly. This role is a stepping stone for ambitious candidates eager to learn and grow within the organization, offering the chance to work closely with experienced HR professionals, gain valuable insights, and build a solid career in Human Resources.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years relevant experience required.
• Experience being organized, flexible and multi-task oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with all levels of an organization and manage-up effectively.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources functions and requirements.
• Ability to deal with and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Workday/HCM system experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing human resource documentation, including I-9 compliance and employee records.
• Assisting with preparing correspondence as requested.
• Assisting in HR-related compliance audits including SMETA/SWA.
• Answering routine questions and inquiries that require knowledge of departmental procedures and familiarity with operations and programs within human resources.
• Providing necessary resources to empower employees with the knowledge and materials needed through HR Shared Services (FMLA, LOA, ADA, Workday resources, HR Service Center, etc.).
• Assisting with addressing routine workplace concerns.
• Coordinating and supporting facility-level employee engagement efforts, including planning and executing recognition events, appreciation initiatives, and HR-led activities that improve morale and strengthen relationships across departments.
• Assisting and/or facilitating orientation.
• Performing exit interviews and gathering feedback.
• Serving as a visible and approachable partner, regularly visiting the production floor to engage employees at all levels, relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people, and supporting a safe and respectful work environment.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance quality of life at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild.
• Leadership development initiatives.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED