Associate HRBP — Talent Partner & Culture Advocate

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; 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

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.