Smithfield Foods Hiring for Human Resources Generalist – North Region at Waverly, VA  Full Time

US-VA-WAVERLY

MURPHY-BROWN LLC d/b/a Smithfield Hog Production seeks a Human Resources Generalist in Waverly, Virginia.

$54,000 – $79,750

* Create and lead recruiting initiatives to obtain talent for placement in exempt and non-exempt positions across Smithfield Hog Production Missouri.
* Function as a partner with operational and business leaders to match potential and available active talent with current and future employment opportunities to ensure Smithfield Hog Production Missouri achieves its hiring requirements.
* Maintain employee files including employee personnel files, benefit files and staffing and recruiting files. Maintain department files in accordance with the Company retention policy/guidelines.
* Process HR paperwork including applications, new hire paperwork, pay changes, data changes, terminations, and other confidential employee information.
* Manage the recruiting and pre-employment efforts for assigned client groups by reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, creating offer letters, initiating drug/background checks and creating new hire packets.
* Assist in conducting and the administering the New Employee Orientation program for all New Hires and provides support for the full on-boarding cycle.
* Assist in maintaining and administering the Applicant Tracking System.
* Maintain compliance database and ensures required training and other activities occur on schedule.
* Ensure compliance with required postings at all locations.
* Work to maximize positive employee relations and minimize potential liabilities.
* Assist in oversight of the corporate AAP to ensure compliance in all recruitment, promotions and transfer processes.
* Assist with the employee relocation program to provide quality relocation services.
* Assist in organizational training and development efforts.
* Compile and maintain departmental reports.
* Oversee International Program which includes recruiting, hiring, legal documentation, travel, relocation, housing and placement of new hires.
* Develop training or skill transition programs such as internships or On-the-Job training programs where applicable that help foster development and employment of veterans, minorities, and females or others who can transition into roles to fill key skill gaps in the future.
* Identify, document and standardize immigration recruitment processes to improve efficiency and mitigate risk for the company.
* Assist with reviewing and analyzing the information and/or documentation of petitions/applications with appropriate U.S. government agencies.
* Maintain accurate documentation to track recruitment efforts, applicant flow, interviews, hires and other selection and onboarding activities.
* Open job requisitions in ATS and posts on hiring boards, evaluates candidates’ resumes based on job descriptions, schedules phone screens, conducts phone screens to evaluate candidates’ ability to meet company expectations, schedules interviews for Hiring Managers, makes job offers to candidates and follows through up to onboarding.
* Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Manager on all job postings; builds relationships with Hiring Manager to determine hiring needs and to drive the hiring process.
* Create and lead all recruitment and engagement initiatives to procure talent for placement in exempt and non-exempt positions.
* Seek out new and creative ideas to proactively attract candidates including social and professional networking sites, outreach efforts, career fairs, website postings, special recruiting events and other advertisements as needed.
* Engage current employees, including employee resource groups, in recruitment and employment branding events.

Internal applicants: To be eligible, exempt employees must be in current position for at least 12 months and non-exempt employees for 6 months. Employees on probation or suspension, or those with a written warning within the previous 6 months are not eligible to apply for posted jobs. Eligible employees must have their supervisor’s permission to apply. An Application for Job Posting Opportunity form must be completed and submitted by posting deadline. A Resume must be submitted at the same time as the application.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field and 2+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Spanish fluency, preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.	GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Working at Smithfield isn’t just a job – it’s the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS Our people matter. That’s why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment	SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly” and serve as one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan’s Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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