Associate HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Crete, Nebraska is seeking an Associate Human Resources Business Partner (Associate HRBP) to support talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compensation programs while upholding Smithfield’s values.

You’ll partner with business leaders to guide policies and drive a positive employee experience. You will coach junior HR team members, leverage Workday/AskHR data to spot trends, and support learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Admin or related field; 3+ years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in team management or project leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Familiarity with HR systems (Workday/AskHR); proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR programs and policies to strengthen leadership engagement and employee relations.
• Act as an employee advocate and culture ambassador, promoting alignment with company values.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning to ensure the business has necessary skills.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior HR team members.
• Use data and reporting to identify trends, support decision‑making, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

AskHR

Excel

Payroll database

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.We’re looking for motivated HR professionals to join our team as Associate Human Resources Business Partner (Associate HRBP). In this role, you’ll support efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent while fostering a positive employee experience. You’ll help guide employee relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits programs, while ensuring compliance with HR policies and employment laws.As an embedded partner to business leaders, you’ll contribute to solving workplace challenges, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting initiatives that drive team and company success. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career while making a meaningful impact across the organization.WHAT YOU’LL DO:The below 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.Business Partner Engagement and SupportSupports the implementation of HR programs and policies to strengthen leadership engagement and employee relations.Acts as an employee advocate and culture ambassador, promoting alignment with company values and a positive work environment.Helps leverage HR tools (Workday/AskHR) and other critical processes as a value-added benefit for internal company business partners.Total HR SupportAssists in recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning to ensure the business has the skills needed to succeed.Champions HR compliance needs and requirements throughout the employee lifecycle.Contributes with training and development efforts by identifying gaps and coordinating learning opportunities.Provides guidance and coaching to junior HR team members.Operations & InsightsProvides guidance on policy interpretation and helps resolve employee relations issues in collaboration with leadership and provides coaching to business partners.Uses data and reporting to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend improvements.Maintains visibility in the workplace to foster strong relationships and ensure HR practices are effectively applied.WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: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 Administration or related Field and 3+ years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.Experience in team management/development or project leadership, preferredGeneral knowledge of employment laws and practices.Knowledge of Human Resource systems; Internet software; Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Payroll Database software.Possesses specialized knowledge of HR systems, processes and procedures, including administration of benefits, compensation and other programs.Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees of organization.Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Strong reasoning and math skills.Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time.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.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Able to travel as needed.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Relocation Package AvailableYesEEO InformationSmithfield 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.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.