Human Resource Specialist

Seaboard Corporation•Rolla, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seaboard Foods is hiring a Human Resource Specialist for its Rolla, Kansas office. As part of the Human Resources team, this position provides day-to-day HR support for approximately 400 employees across live operations. The role supports recruiting and staffing, onboarding and orientation, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, HRIS and personnel record accuracy, compliance documentation, employee engagement, and general office operations. It works within established policies and procedures, provides timely service to employees and leaders, and escalates complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership. The position supports compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws; responds to routine questions about HR processes, policies, benefits, and programs; and assists with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, records management, benefits, leave programs, reporting, engagement initiatives, and HR communications. It also performs routine office support, including processing invoices and expense reports and maintaining mail and supplies. The role safeguards confidential information and coordinates with employees, supervisors, HR leadership, and support teams. The position is primarily Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and work outside regular business hours may be required according to operational needs. Work is primarily in an office, with periodic visits to farms and other operational locations. Field visits may involve uneven surfaces, variable weather and temperatures, required personal protective equipment, and site biosecurity and safety requirements. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, communicating, using a computer and standard office equipment, and occasionally lifting or moving office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of experience in human resources, recruiting, business administration, customer service, or a related field.
Fluency in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use applicant tracking, HR information, and other business systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound and objective judgment, communicate effectively, and build productive working relationships.
Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or an associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
Experience with an applicant tracking system, HR information system, high-volume recruiting, or HR support in an agricultural, manufacturing, or multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

Support compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and elevate complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership.
Respond to routine employee and supervisor questions about HR processes, policies, benefits, and programs, and refer matters requiring interpretation or approval.
Support recruiting and staffing, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements, and hiring documentation.
Coordinate onboarding and new-employee orientation, including benefits information, required forms, policy acknowledgments, and follow-up activities.
Assist with routine employee relations matters, accurately document concerns, and partner with HR leadership on investigations, corrective action, and complex matters.
Maintain accurate and timely employee records and HRIS transactions for hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and separations.
Maintain employment eligibility, personnel, and other required records, including Form I-9 documentation, in accordance with retention, audit, and confidentiality requirements.
Support benefits enrollment and answer routine benefit questions; assist with short-term disability and applicable leave programs, including FMLA, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work coordination.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports, review data for accuracy, and support audits and business decision-making within established timelines.
Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and HR communication initiatives with site leaders and the broader HR team.
Safeguard confidential employee, applicant, medical, and business information and share it only with authorized individuals.
Build effective working relationships and coordinate with supervisors, employees, HR leadership, and support teams across live operations.
Process invoices and expense reports, maintain office mail and supplies, and assist with routine phone, internet, and office support needs.
Maintain professional knowledge through training, coaching, and review of relevant HR practices, systems, and regulatory updates.