HR Specialist

Butterball•Raeford, NC

10d

About The Position

The HR Specialist supports the day-to-day functioning of the Human Resources department by administering HR policies, procedures, and programs. The role maintains employee records, supports HRIS updates, assists with recruitment and onboarding, helps address routine employee inquiries, and contributes to HR programs and compliance activities. The position may provide specialized support in areas such as program administration, employee relations, training and development, onboarding, and recruitment. The role works across office, manufacturing plant, and farm environments, and may involve wearing personal protective equipment. Minimal regional travel may be required. The position is designated safety-sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

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 the ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts.
Interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to learn and apply HR practices, policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations.
Time-management, organization, and prioritization skills to address employee matters and concerns in a timely manner.
Ability to solve routine and basic non-routine problems and recognize when escalation or support is needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and similar tools, and ability to learn HRIS and database technologies.
Good judgment and initiative; flexibility and resourcefulness in response to changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and operating a computer, telephone, and keyboard; may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work in office, manufacturing plant, and farm conditions, including variable temperatures, wet or dusty areas, chemicals, live animals, and potentially sick or diseased animals; wear required protective equipment and take additional precautions as needed.
Ability to work in manufacturing environments where noise may exceed 85 dBA and hearing protection may be required; showering in and out of farm locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain and update accurate physical and electronic HR records, databases, and personnel files to ensure regulatory compliance.
Process employee HRIS data changes, including name and contact updates, transfers, promotions, organizational and pay changes, and terminations.
Coordinate, schedule, and prepare 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 activities, which may include editing job descriptions, preparing entry-level job postings, screening applications, conducting phone screenings, coordinating interview panels, welcoming onsite candidates, and overseeing plant lockers.
Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding, including pre-employment screenings, I-9 processes, employee badges, and first-day schedules.
Respond respectfully to routine inquiries from candidates, team members, and leaders; support HR administration and employee relations matters by communicating policies and assisting with investigations, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
Route complex inquiries and issues to appropriate HR personnel.
Support team-member engagement programs through activities such as roundtables, focus groups, surveys, promotion announcements, service awards, and company-sponsored social events; organize data, generate reports, and issue documentation.
Provide administrative support for benefits and open enrollment, talent management reviews and goal setting, annual compensation cycles, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodations.