HR Generalist

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.  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 

• 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., benefits, leave of absence, etc.). 
• Fosters relationships and provides coaching, guidance, and education as needed. 
• Collaborates with team members and leaders to resolve problems. Escalates complex team member relations issues as appropriate. 
• 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., address, internal transfers, organizational changes, pay changes, etc.). 
• 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. 
• Coordinates and supports team member onboarding activities and conducts orientation sessions to ensure a positive new team member experience and rapid engagement. 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. 
• Coordinates and supports exit interviews. Reviews data and identifies pattern and potential improvements. Oversees termination process ensuring proper notification of team member terminations internally and externally for compliance. 
• Conducts focus groups, roundtable meetings, surveys, and other activities to gather data on team member relations matters and activities. 

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)  

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 
• 1+ years or 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  

• 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 
• Working knowledge of employment law compliance and regulations, such as EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc. 
• 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 
• Skilled at tactfully dealing with others in difficult or sensitive situations 
• Solid communication, interpersonal, listening, and investigatory skills 
• Strong organization and time-management skills with ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines 
• Good collaboration and team-work skills with the ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships 
• Proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Suite applications, computers in a networked environment, etc. 
• Ability to provide timely responses to address issues, questions, and concerns 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data collected and identify the root problems/causes 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent (i.e., human resources, business administration, etc.) 
• Experience as a HR Generalist 

Physical Demands 

• 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Working Conditions 

• 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. 
• Occasional 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.