HR Generalist - 1st Shift - Waverly, NE

Tecumseh Poultry•Waverly, NE

About The Position

The HR Generalist partners with business teams to implement and administer human resources programs in areas such as 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, including coaching and guidance on routine matters. The successful candidate is customer-centric, adaptable to change, and focused on helping teams succeed. Under limited direction from HRBPs, this position handles broad HR responsibilities and supports company policies and programs. It advises managers and team members on policy interpretation and application, supports compliance with state and federal requirements, and contributes to organizational culture and change initiatives. The role also supports leadership and career development through presentations and training, leads onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition, and conducts workplace investigations. Administrative duties include HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions. The position supports HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentations, and communications, and contributes to engagement and retention efforts. The role is based in Waverly, Nebraska, and is designated for first shift. Candidates should attach an updated resume in PDF or Word format. Relocation assistance and referral payout are not available. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
2–4 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.
Strong ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Ability to listen and identify 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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
All professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work.
Experience in HR administration, performance management, and benefits management.
A proven track record of building strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Perform broad HR responsibilities under limited direction from HRBPs, supporting policies and programs such as onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisals, benefits, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS.
Advise managers and team members on interpreting and applying company policies, and help ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, leadership development, and career development, including classroom presentations and training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to lead 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 track and respond to claims.
Manage 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.
Provide first-line support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries and coach and guide them on routine matters.