Human Resources Generalist

Smithfield Foods • Milford, UT

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About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides general HR assistance to a business unit or corporate functional area, including recruiting, selection and staffing, employment and personnel documentation, job evaluation, compensation, safety, and benefits. The position performs complex duties requiring independent judgment and coordination in one or more areas of a comprehensive human resources operation.

The role partners with operational and business leaders to recruit and retain talent for Smithfield Hog Production, support positive employee relations and performance management, and coordinate recruiting, onboarding, compliance, training, relocation, and international hiring activities. It maintains confidential employee and departmental records, supports HR and Safety processes, and helps ensure hiring and employment activities follow company policies and applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead recruiting initiatives to fill exempt and non-exempt positions across Smithfield Hog Production.
• Partner with operational and business leaders to match available talent with current and future employment opportunities and meet hiring requirements.
• Maintain employee personnel, benefits, staffing, recruiting, Safety, and departmental files in accordance with company retention guidelines.
• Process HR and Safety paperwork, including applications, new-hire paperwork, pay and data changes, terminations, and other confidential employee information.
• Manage recruiting and pre-employment activities for assigned client groups, including resume review, phone screens, interview scheduling, offer letters, drug and background checks, and new-hire packets.
• Assist with administering New Employee Orientation and support the full onboarding cycle.
• Assist in maintaining and administering the Applicant Tracking System.
• Maintain the compliance database and ensure required training and other activities occur on schedule.
• Ensure required postings are maintained at all locations.
• Support positive employee relations and help minimize potential liabilities.
• Assist with oversight of the corporate Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to ensure compliance in recruitment, promotions, and transfers.
• Assist with the employee relocation program.
• Assist with organizational training and development efforts.
• Compile and maintain departmental reports.
• Oversee the International Program, including recruiting, hiring, legal documentation, travel, relocation, housing, and placement of new hires.
• Develop training or skill-transition programs, such as internships or on-the-job training, where applicable, to foster development and employment of veterans, minorities, women, and others who can transition into roles that fill future skill gaps.
• Identify, document, and standardize immigration recruitment processes to improve efficiency and mitigate company risk.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing information or documentation for petitions and applications with appropriate U.S. government agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation tracking recruitment efforts, applicant flow, interviews, hires, and other selection and onboarding activities.
• Open job requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System and post positions on hiring boards; evaluate resumes, conduct phone screens, schedule hiring-manager interviews, make offers, and follow through through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and the HR Manager on job postings, develop relationships to determine hiring needs, and drive the hiring process.
• Seek creative ways to attract candidates through social and professional networking sites, outreach, career fairs, website postings, special recruiting events, and other advertisements.
• Engage current employees, including employee resource groups, in recruitment and employment-branding events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation package available (the posting states “No”).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level