HR Specialist

Butterball Careers•Carthage, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Handles a variety of day-to-day tasks to support the Human Resources (HR) department to ensure smooth and efficient functioning. Assists with the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs, including recruitment efforts, new hire onboarding processes, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance. Supports in a specialized area like program administration, basic HR inquiries, employee relations, onboarding and recruitment, training and development, etc. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Requirements

Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Solid written/verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact internally and externally
Firm interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to tactfully deal with others in sensitive situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong learning agility with the ability to apply learnings in the application of HR practices, policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations
Solid time-management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to respond to address employee matters, questions, and concerns in a timely manner
Ability to solve routine and basic non-routine problems and identify need for escalation or support
Proficient Microsoft suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and the ability to learn and utilize new technologies such as human resource information systems/databases
Good judgment with the ability to take initiative
Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates accurate physical and/or electronic HR records, databases, and personnel files to ensure full compliance with regulations.
Processes employee changes of HRIS data as needed (i.e., legal name changes, updating addresses, contact information, internal transfers, promotions, organizational changes, pay changes, terminations, etc.).
Helps coordinate, schedule, and prepare presentation materials and reports for internal and external meetings, training sessions, etc.
Assists with internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
Assists with creating HR related communications.
Updates electronic communication channels, bulletins boards, and other platforms to facilitate HR-related communications.
Collaborates with and supports the Talent Acquisition team which may include drafting or editing job descriptions, composing job postings for entry level roles, screening applications/resumes, conducting phone screenings, coordinating interview panels, serving as the HR representative extending a warm welcome to candidates interviewing onsite, and/or overseeing the assignment and upkeep of plant lockers.
Completes onboarding processes for new hires by coordinating and facilitation new employee orientation (NEO), overseeing pre-employment screening processes (i.e., I-9, background check, etc.), creating or coordinating creation of employee badges, and coordinating first day schedule to ensure a positive new hire experience.
Respectfully engages with candidates, team members, and leaders to address routine inquiries and concerns.
Provides support for HR administration and/or employee relations issues by interpreting and communicating HR policies and supporting the investigation, documentation, and/or coordinating of disciplinary actions.
Routes complex inquiries or issues to the appropriate HR personnel as needed.
Provides support to HR programs focused on team member engagement by conducting roundtables, focus groups, surveys, and efforts and administering new hire promotion announcements, service awards, company sponsor social events.
Assists with organizing data, generating reports, and issuing documentation as needed.
Provides administrative support for HR programs such as benefits administration and open enrollment, talent management reviews and goal setting, annual compensation cycles, leave of absences (i.e., FMLA and PLOA), and/or workplace accommodations (i.e., ADA and ADAAA).
Plays a critical role in attendance management.