HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods•Crete, NE

15d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner manages, directs, and coordinates Human Resources policies and programs, including labor relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, safety and health, benefits and employee services, and compliance. The role manages the recruitment, development, and retention of employees and applies knowledge of EEO laws and general Human Resources concepts. Embedded in the leadership team, the HRBP identifies opportunities, troubleshoots barriers, and resolves business issues to help drive organizational goals. The HRBP oversees ongoing HR programs, supports employee relations and the Smithfield culture, and supervises HR staff directly or through supervisors. The position partners with the business on workforce skills and succession planning, employee retention, training needs, and compliant execution of the location’s Affirmative Action Plan. The HRBP also interprets policies and contracts, addresses employee and labor relations issues, analyzes data, and develops reports and business cases to support goals and change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management and development or project leadership.
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 organization 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

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bilingual skills, including the ability to speak, read, write, address groups and individuals, conduct investigations, counsel, train, and mentor in a language other than English, as applicable to the business unit.

Responsibilities

Implement and oversee ongoing Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures that support management, supervisory engagement, and employee relations at the location.
Advocate for employees, improve relationships between employees and management, champion the Smithfield culture, and ensure alignment with the Smithfield Way.
Supervise HR staff directly or through supervisors; plan, assign, and review work; coach and mentor staff; evaluate performance; and approve or recommend actions.
Partner with the business to identify current and future workforce skills and lead succession planning.
Promote regular communication and collaboration with employees and leadership.
Drive retention of administrative, management, and hourly production employees, assess facility dynamics and training needs, and deploy proactive solutions.
Ensure compliant execution of the location’s Affirmative Action Plan throughout recruitment, promotions, and employee transition processes.
Make decisions involving policy or contract interpretation and develop solutions to employee and labor relations issues while mitigating legal and compliance risks.
Maintain positive labor and employee relations by advising managers and employees on HR policies and rules, identifying and resolving problems or recommending action, and maintaining a presence in manufacturing work environments.
Analyze data and prepare statistical and narrative reports and communications to identify business opportunities and formulate goals and objectives.
Use data to construct business cases and influence others to champion change.
Perform other duties as assigned.