HR Specialist

Butterball Careers•Raeford, NC

10d

About The Position

The HR Specialist handles day-to-day tasks that support the Human Resources department and help ensure its smooth and efficient functioning. The role assists with HR policies, procedures, and programs, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record maintenance, and compliance. It may support specialized areas such as program administration, basic HR inquiries, employee relations, onboarding and recruitment, or training and development. The position supports Butterball’s HR programs and team members across office, manufacturing, and farm environments. Work includes maintaining HR records and HRIS data, supporting recruiting and onboarding, responding to routine inquiries, assisting with employee relations and audits, and providing administrative support for HR programs. The stated shift is 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Minimal regional travel may be required.

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.
Solid written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively internally and externally.
Interpersonal and customer service skills, including tact when dealing with others in sensitive situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Learning agility and ability to apply knowledge of HR practices, policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations.
Time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, including timely responses to employee matters and concerns.
Ability to solve routine and basic non-routine problems and identify when escalation or support is needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to learn HRIS and other technologies.
Good judgment and ability to take initiative.
Flexibility and resourcefulness in response to changing priorities and needs.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in manufacturing and farm environments.
Ability to work around sick or diseased animals, with additional precautions as needed.
Ability to comply with hearing protection requirements when noise in manufacturing areas exceeds 85 dBA.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate physical and/or electronic HR records, databases, and personnel files in compliance with regulations.
Process employee changes in HRIS data, including name and address changes, transfers, promotions, organizational and pay changes, and terminations.
Coordinate and prepare presentation materials and reports for meetings and training sessions.
Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
Create HR-related communications and update electronic communication channels, bulletin boards, and other platforms.
Support Talent Acquisition by drafting or editing job descriptions and postings, screening applications and resumes, conducting phone screenings, coordinating interview panels, welcoming onsite candidates, and/or overseeing plant locker assignments and upkeep.
Coordinate new-hire onboarding and orientation, pre-employment screenings, employee badges, and first-day schedules.
Address routine candidate, team member, and leader inquiries and concerns respectfully; route complex issues to appropriate HR personnel.
Support HR administration and employee relations, including communicating HR policies and supporting investigations, documentation, and coordination of disciplinary actions.
Support team-member engagement programs through roundtables, focus groups, surveys, new-hire and promotion announcements, service awards, and company-sponsored social events.
Organize data, generate reports, and issue documentation.
Provide administrative support for benefits administration and open enrollment, talent management reviews and goal setting, annual compensation cycles, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodations.