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 human resources programs related to talent management, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and employee retention. The position collaborates with People Operations and HR Centers of Expertise and provides first-line support for team members’ day-to-day inquiries, coaching and guiding them on routine matters. The successful candidate is customer-centric, open to change, and able to help advance team success. Under limited direction from HR business partners (HRBPs), the role supports a broad range of HR policies and programs, including onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits administration, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS. It also supports organizational culture and change-management initiatives, leadership and career development, and retention and engagement efforts. The position includes classroom presentations and training, administrative work, reporting, data analysis, workplace investigations, and collaboration with compliance and legal departments as needed. The regular 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 available. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Ability to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conflict resolution and progressive HR project work.
Experience in HR administration, performance management, and benefits management.
A proven record of building strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization.
High standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Skill in listening, identifying people’s needs and concerns, and communicating processes, policies, and procedures accurately and clearly.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills and the ability to analyze data.
Ability to handle competing priorities and adapt to interrupted workflow.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute organizational business plans.
Under limited direction from HRBPs, support HR policies and programs, including onboarding and orientation, compensation, performance appraisals, benefits management and annual enrollment, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigations, and HRIS.
Advise managers and team members on the interpretation and application of company policies, helping ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Support HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, talent development, 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 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 the supported business.