HR Generalist - 2nd Shift - Zeeland Plant

Tyson Foods•Zeeland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist partners with business teams to implement and administer HR programs, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and retention. The role collaborates with People Operations and HR Centers of Expertise and provides first-line support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries, coaching and guiding them on routine matters. It calls for a customer-centric approach, openness to change, and a focus on supporting team success. Under limited direction from HR business partners, the HR Generalist performs broad HR responsibilities in support of organizational plans, policies, and programs. The role supports onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits administration and annual enrollment, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS. It advises managers and team members on interpreting and applying company policies while supporting compliance with state and federal requirements. The position also supports culture and change-management initiatives, leadership and career development, and related training and classroom presentations. In partnership with Talent Acquisition, the HR Generalist helps lead onboarding for new hires in supported groups. The role works with leaders on performance plans and documentation, collaborates with compliance or legal departments, conducts workplace investigations, and tracks and responds to claims. Administrative work includes HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, employee transactions, and supporting HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentations, and communications. The role also supports retention and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Two to four years of previous HR experience in an HR business partner environment is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong listening skills and the ability to ascertain people’s needs and concerns and communicate processes, policies, and procedures accurately and clearly.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data.
Ability to handle competing priorities and adapt to interrupted workflow.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Proven ability to build strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.
A resume is required to be considered.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating outputs, critically evaluating results, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work.
Experience with administration, performance management, and benefits management.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
Two to four years of previous HR experience in an HR business partner environment.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Perform broad HR responsibilities under limited direction from HR business partners, supporting HR policies and programs.
Support onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits management and annual enrollment, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigation, and HRIS.
Guide managers and team members in interpreting and applying company policies and support compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, leadership development, and career development, including classroom presentations and training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to help lead onboarding for new hires in supported groups.
Work with leaders to create performance plans and ensure effective documentation, collaborating with compliance or legal departments as needed.
Conduct workplace investigations and track and respond to claims.
Manage administrative activities, including HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions.
Support HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentation creation, and communications.
Support retention and engagement initiatives across supported business groups.
Provide first-line support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries and coach and guide them on routine matters.