Human Resources Generalist - Springdale, AR

Tyson Foods, Inc.•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 retention. The role collaborates with People Operations and HR Centers of Expertise and serves as a first line of support for day-to-day team-member inquiries, coaching and guiding managers and employees on routine matters. The position calls for a customer-centric approach, openness to change, and a focus on supporting team success. Under limited direction from HR Business Partners, the Generalist carries out a broad range of professional HR responsibilities, including onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits administration, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS. The role also supports organizational culture and change-management initiatives, leadership and career development, and retention and engagement efforts. It includes classroom presentations and training, workplace investigations, HR reporting and data analysis, employee transactions, and support for HRBP leadership communications and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
Two to four years of previous HR experience in an HR business partner environment preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work preferred.
Experience in administration, performance management, and benefits management preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Ability to listen effectively, identify 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.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, critically evaluate outputs, and exercise professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Under limited direction from HRBPs, perform broad HR responsibilities supporting policies and programs, including onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits management, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigation, and HRIS.
Guide managers and team members in interpreting and applying company policies while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, leadership development, and career development, including classroom presentations and training.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to assist in leading 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 HR administrative activities, including reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions.
Support HRBP leadership with data gathering, presentation creation, and communications as needed.
Support retention and engagement initiatives across supported business groups.
Provide first-line support for day-to-day team-member inquiries and coach and guide employees and managers on routine matters.