HR Generalist, Seasonal

Responsible for the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs while handling day-to-day activities such as, team member relations, team member development, coaching, records retention and updating, and other administrative tasks. Provides guidance on HR practices and goals that will provide a team member-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a talented workforce.

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. 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. Serves as the first point of contact for supervisors and team members for routine employee relations matters, such as performance feedback, development, disciplinary actions, and HR programs/policies (i.e., Assists in monitoring, tracking, and following up on team member matters, such as leave of absence, maintaining compliance of personnel files, updating job descriptions, and updating team member HRIs data (i.e., Helps maintain affirmative action program, reports, and logs to comply w/EEO/AAP & OSHA regulations.

Assists with data maintenance and integrity of data. Runs reports to review data for ongoing issues, projects, or functions. Assists with implementation or upgrading of new HR system modules as needed (i.e. performance management, recruiting, on-boarding, LMS).

Supports the recruiting and hiring process which may include creating job postings, screening applications/resumes, interview scheduling, conducting interviews, pre-employment background processes, job offers/declinations, etc.

Organizes and maintains all onboarding, new team member orientation, and training records. Ensures all HRIS processing is accurate & compliance of all paperwork such as Form I-9 is completed timely.

Reviews data and identifies pattern and potential improvements. Conducts focus groups, roundtable meetings, surveys, and other activities to gather data on team member relations matters and activities.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

~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. Good understanding of human resources practices, such as payroll processes, benefit & compensation administration, recruitment & onboarding processes, handling team member relations issues, organizational planning & development, FMLA/leave administration, performance management, team member development, corrective action, team member investigations, and regulatory reporting

Ability to provide team member relations expertise for team member retention, company policies, teambuilding, conflict resolution, communication and feedback, etc.

Ability to exercise good judgment in the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Suite applications, computers in a networked environment, etc.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data collected and identify the root problems/causes

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent (i.e., human resources, business administration, etc.)

Experience as a HR Generalist

While performing the duties of this job, the team member 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. 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. Occasional travel may be required.

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. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.