HR Specialist

Handles a variety of day-to-day tasks to support the Human Resources (HR) department to ensures smooth and efficient functioning. Assists with the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs, including recruitment efforts, new hire onboarding processes, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance. Supports in a specialized area like program administration, basic HR inquiries, employee relations, onboarding and recruitment, training and development, etc.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day.  We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.  


Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.   At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! 


Key Responsibilities

1. Maintains and updates accurate physical and/or electronic HR records, databases, and personnel files to ensure full compliance with regulations.
2. Processes employee changes of HRIS data as needed (i.e., legal name changes, updating addresses, contact information, internal transfers, promotions, organizational changes, pay changes, terminations, etc.).
3. Helps coordinate, schedule, and prepare presentation materials and reports for internal and external meetings, training sessions, etc. Assists with internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.
4. Assists with creating HR related communications. Updates electronic communication channels, bulletins boards, and other platforms to facilitate HR-related communications.
5. Collaborates with and supports the Talent Acquisition team which may include drafting or editing job descriptions, composing job postings for entry level roles, screening applications/resumes, conducting phone screenings, coordinating interview panels, serving as the HR representative extending a warm welcome to candidates interviewing onsite, and/or overseeing the assignment and upkeep of plant lockers.
6. Completes onboarding processes for new hires by coordinating and facilitation new employee orientation (NEO), overseeing pre-employment screening processes (i.e., I-9, background check, etc.), creating or coordinating creation of employee badges, and coordinating first day schedule to ensure a positive new hire experience.
7. Respectfully engages with candidates, team members, and leaders to address routine inquiries and concerns. Provides support for HR administration and/or employee relations issues by interpreting and communicating HR policies and supporting the investigation, documentation, and/or coordinating of disciplinary actions.
8. Routes complex inquiries or issues to the appropriate HR personnel as needed.
9. Provides support to HR programs focused on team member engagement by conducting roundtables, focus groups, surveys, and efforts and administering new hire promotion announcements, service awards, company sponsor social events. Assists with organizing data, generating reports, and issuing documentation as needed.
10. Provides administrative support for HR programs such as benefits administration and open enrollment, talent management reviews and goal setting, annual compensation cycles, leave of absences (i.e., FMLA and PLOA), and/or workplace accommodations (i.e., ADA and ADAAA).

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent 
• 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid written/verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact internally and externally 
• Firm interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to tactfully deal with others in sensitive situations 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Strong learning agility with the ability to apply learnings in the application of HR practices, policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations 
• Solid time-management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to respond to address employee matters, questions, and concerns in a timely manner 
• Ability to solve routine and basic non-routine problems and identify need for escalation or support 
• Proficient Microsoft suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and the ability to learn and utilize new technologies such as human resource information systems/databases 
• Good judgment with the ability to take initiative
• Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or another related field 
• Bilingual Spanish/English 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including climate-controlled office environment(s); in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing and farm environment. This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken.
• The noise level of the office and farm environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.
• Minimal regional travel may be required.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.


This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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