Human Resources (HR) Generalist - 2nd Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Tyson Foods•Tecumseh, NE

About The Position

The HR Generalist partners with business teams to implement and administer HR programs in areas such as 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 point of support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries, providing coaching and guidance on routine matters. The successful candidate is customer-centric, adaptable to change, and focused on supporting team success. Under limited direction from HRBPs, the role carries out broad HR responsibilities, including supporting policies and programs, advising managers and team members on policy interpretation and compliance, and supporting organizational culture and change initiatives. The position also supports onboarding, workplace investigations, performance documentation, HR reporting, data analysis, employee transactions, and retention and engagement initiatives. The general work schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., until the process is complete, with occasional Saturday work as needed. Relocation assistance is eligible. The employer describes paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
Two to four years of previous 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.
Strong relationship-building skills vertically and horizontally within an organization.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Ability to listen, 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 handle 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, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, and critically validating outputs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work.
Experience with HR administration, performance management, and benefits management.

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 appraisals, 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 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 administrative activities, including HR 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.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs.