HR Generalist

Butterball•Raeford, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist administers human resources policies, procedures, and programs and handles day-to-day activities including team member relations, development, coaching, records retention and updates, and other administrative tasks. The role provides guidance on HR practices and goals to support a team member-oriented, high-performance culture focused on empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goal attainment, recruitment, and ongoing workforce development. The position is fully onsite and works a scheduled shift from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM. It supports supervisors and team members on routine employee relations matters, HR programs and policies, recruiting and hiring, onboarding, HR records and systems, compliance, and employee exits. Work may take place in climate-controlled offices, manufacturing facilities, and farm environments, with occasional travel. The role is designated safety-sensitive.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Good understanding of HR practices, including payroll processes, benefits and compensation administration, recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, organizational planning and development, FMLA and leave administration, performance management, employee development, corrective action, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
Working knowledge of employment law compliance and regulations, including EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
Ability to provide employee relations expertise related to retention, company policies, team building, conflict resolution, communication, and feedback.
Ability to exercise good judgment when applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in tactfully handling difficult or sensitive situations.
Solid communication, interpersonal, listening, and investigatory skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to foster strong working relationships.
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and computers in a networked environment.
Ability to respond promptly to issues, questions, and concerns.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize data and identify root problems or causes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent, such as human resources or business administration.
Experience as an HR Generalist.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for supervisors and team members on routine employee relations matters, including performance feedback, development, disciplinary actions, benefits, and leave of absence.
Build relationships and provide coaching, guidance, and education to team members and leaders.
Collaborate with team members and leaders to resolve problems and escalate complex employee relations issues as appropriate.
Monitor, track, and follow up on team member matters, including leaves of absence, personnel file compliance, job description updates, and HRIS data changes such as addresses, transfers, organizational changes, and pay changes.
Help maintain affirmative action programs, reports, and logs to comply with EEO/AAP and OSHA regulations.
Maintain data accuracy and integrity, run reports to identify ongoing issues or support projects and functions, and assist with implementation or upgrades of HR system modules.
Support recruiting and hiring, including job postings, application and resume screening, interview scheduling and conducting, pre-employment background processes, and job offers or declinations.
Coordinate onboarding and orientation, conduct orientation sessions, and maintain onboarding, orientation, and training records.
Ensure accurate HRIS processing and timely completion of required paperwork, including Form I-9.
Coordinate and support exit interviews, review data for patterns and potential improvements, and oversee termination notifications for internal and external compliance.
Conduct focus groups, roundtable meetings, surveys, and other activities to gather information about team member relations matters and activities.