HR Generalist (B Shift) - Waterloo, IA

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking an HR Generalist to partner with business teams, support talent development, employee relations, performance management, and retention. You will be the first line of support for day-to-day inquiries and coach on routine matters while upholding confidentiality and ethics.

Key duties include onboarding, compensation, benefits enrollment, policy guidance, HR reporting, data analysis, and collaboration with HRBP and Talent Acquisition to onboard new hires and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR experience in an HR business partner environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in conflict resolution and HR project work; strong relationship-building and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute against organizational business plans.
• Perform broad HR responsibilities to support policies and programs, including onboarding, orientation, compensation, performance appraisal, benefits management, affirmative action, EEO, investigations, and HRIS.
• Provide counsel on policy interpretation and application to managers and team members, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Support HR initiatives involving culture change, talent development, leadership development, and career development; deliver classroom training.
• Lead onboarding with Talent Acquisition for supported groups and collaborate with leadership on performance plans and documentation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage claims tracking and responses.
• Handle HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions; assist in communications and data gathering.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position will partner with respective business teams to implement and administer HR programs in various areas, including talent management support, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and employee retention. Additionally, it will collaborate with other HR functions like People Operations and the HR Centers of Expertise. This position will serve as the first line of support for day-to-day inquiries from team members and assist in coaching and guiding on routine matters. The HRGeneralistshould be a highly customer-centric individual with a bias towards change and the ability to assist in propelling team success.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate as a member of the Human Resources team and execute against organizational business plans.
• Under limited direction from HRBPs, perform broad professional human resources responsibilities to support policies and programs, including onboarding & orientation, compensation, performance appraisal processes, benefits management (including annual enrollment), affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigation, and HRIS.
• Provide counsel in the interpretation and application of company policies through effective guidance for managers and team members, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives involving organizational culture, change management, and Talent Development leadership development, and career development. This will require classroom presentations and training.
• In partnership with Talent Acquisition, assist in leading onboarding for new hires for supported groups.
• Work with leaders to effectively create performance plans, ensure effective documentation, and collaborate with compliance and/or legal departments.
• Conduct necessary workplace investigations and ensure effective tracking and responses to claims.
• Own administrative activities, including but not limited to HR reporting, data analysis, exit processes, and employee transactions.
• Support HRBP leadership in development of data gathering, presentation creation, and communications as needed.
• Support retention and engagement initiatives across the supported business

DAYS/HOURS:

Monday – Friday 1:30pm – 10:00pm; Saturday’s will vary based on production

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Experience:2+ years of previous HR experience working in an HR business partner environment preferred.
• Computer Skills:Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Outlook).
• Communication Skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Special Skills:Experience in, conflict resolution, and progressive HR project work preferred; administration, performance management, and benefits management preferred; proven track record of building strong relationships vertically and horizontally within an organization; possesses high standards of ethical behavior, confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity; skillful in listening and ascertaining the needs and concerns of people, and in communicating information concerning processes, policies, and procedures with accuracy and clarity; strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to analyze data; ability to handle competing priorities and adapt comfortably to interrupted workflow.
• Travel: 25%

Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination. Resume will be required for consideration for this position.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: B Shift (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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