Human Resources Generalist - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist partners with business teams to implement and administer HR programs across talent management, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and employee retention. The role collaborates with People Operations and HR Centers of Expertise and serves as a first line of support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries, coaching and guiding them and managers on routine matters. The position is customer-centric and supports business and team success while adapting to change. Under limited direction from HR business partners, the Generalist performs broad HR responsibilities supporting policies and programs such as onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisals, benefits administration, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS. The role supports HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, leadership and career development, including classroom presentations and training. It also provides administrative, reporting, data-analysis, and communications support, and contributes to retention and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Two to four years of prior HR experience in an HR business partner environment is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with conflict resolution and progressive HR project work is preferred.
Experience with HR administration, performance management, and benefits management is preferred.
Ability to build strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Ability to listen carefully, ascertain people’s needs and concerns, and communicate processes, policies, and procedures accurately and clearly.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data.
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to interrupted workflow.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
Two to four years of prior HR experience working in an HR business partner environment.
Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work.
Experience in HR administration, performance management, and benefits management.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Support HR policies and programs, including onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits management and annual enrollment, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigation, and HRIS.
Advise managers and team members on interpreting and applying company policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support implementation of initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, leadership development, and career development, including classroom presentations and training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to help lead onboarding for new hires in supported groups.
Work with leaders to create performance plans, ensure effective documentation, and collaborate with compliance and/or legal departments.
Conduct workplace investigations and track and respond to claims.
Manage administrative activities, including HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions.
Support HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentation development, and communications as needed.
Support retention and engagement initiatives across supported business groups.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and exercise professional judgment.