HR Generalist - 2nd Shift - Zeeland Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The HR Generalist partners with business teams to implement and administer human resources programs, including talent management support, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and employee retention. The role collaborates with People Operations and HR Centers of Expertise and serves as a first line of support for day-to-day team member inquiries, coaching and guiding managers and team members on routine matters. The successful candidate is customer-centric, responsive to change, and able to help advance team success. Under limited direction from HR business partners, the HR Generalist carries out broad professional HR responsibilities supporting organizational plans, policies, and programs. The role provides guidance on company policies and applicable state and federal requirements, supports organizational culture and change initiatives, and assists with leadership and career development. It also handles workplace investigations, HR administration and reporting, employee transactions, and retention and engagement initiatives. The position requires responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, and applying professional judgment. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The posting states that relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Two to four years of previous HR experience in an HR business partner environment preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work preferred.
Experience in administration, performance management, and benefits management preferred.
Proven ability to build strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Ability to listen carefully, 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 comfortably to interrupted workflow.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information and critically evaluating outputs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Under limited direction from HRBPs, perform broad HR responsibilities supporting policies and programs, including 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 while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, Talent Development, leadership development, and career development, including classroom presentations and training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to assist in leading onboarding for new hires in supported groups.
Work with leaders to create performance plans, ensure effective documentation, and collaborate with compliance and/or legal departments.
Conduct workplace investigations and ensure effective tracking and responses to claims.
Own HR administrative activities, including reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions.
Support HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentation creation, and communications as needed.
Support retention and engagement initiatives across supported business groups.
Serve as a first line of support for day-to-day team member inquiries and provide coaching and guidance on routine matters.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.