HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods•North East, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources team is searching for ambitious HR professionals to discover, hire, and retain great talent. These leaders are the conduit for positive employee relations, performance management, and focal point for benefits/compensation. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) manages, directs, and coordinates our Human Resources policies and programs including labor relations, wage & salary administration, orientation & training, safety & health, benefits & employee services, compliance, and more! The HRBP also manages the recruitment, development & retention of employees, and has knowledge of EEO laws and general human resources concepts. And lastly, but just as importantly, the HRBP is a key stakeholder embedded in the leadership team to identify key opportunities, troubleshoot barriers to success, and resolve business issues to drive goals across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration or related Field and 5+ years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
Knowledge of Human Resource systems; Internet software; Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Payroll Database software.
Possesses specialized knowledge of HR systems, processes and procedures, including administration of benefits, compensation and other programs.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organization.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong reasoning and math skills.
Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
Bi-lingual skills: speak, read, write, address groups and individuals, conduct investigations, counseling, training, mentoring, using language other than English (as applicable to the business unit), preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and oversees on-going Human Resources programs, policies, and procedures to foster development in your location’s overall management, supervisory engagement, and employee relations.
An employee advocate working to improve the relationship between employees and management, a champion of the Smithfield culture and ensures alignment to the Smithfield Way.
Supervises Human Resource staff directly or through supervisors. Plans, assigns and reviews assignments; coaches and mentors staff; evaluates job performance, and approves or recommends actions.
Partners with the business to identify current and future skills needed to effectively run the business and leads succession planning to drive the talent plan for the business.
Drives regular communication and collaboration with employees and leadership.
Drives successful administrative, management, and hourly production employee retention.
Uses knowledge, experience, and continuous assessment of facility dynamics to determine the training and educational needs and deploys proactive solutions.
Owns the compliant execution of the location's Affirmation Action plan to achieve AAP goals during entire employment process for all employees at the facility (recruitment, promotions, transition processes).
The HRBP is the primary decisionmaker for situations involving policy or contract interpretation.
Develops and implements innovative solutions to employee and/or labor relations issues to mitigate any legal or compliance-related risks.
Maintains a positive labor/employee relations environment by counseling managers and employees on human resource policies and rules, identifying and resolving problems or recommending courses of action and having a presence in our manufacturing work environments.
Performs data analysis and prepares statistical reports, narrative reports and communications for use in identifying business opportunities and formulating goals and objectives based upon results and trends identified.
Has the ability to utilize data to construct a sound business case and can influence through others to champion the change.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones.
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.