HR Generalist (B Shift) - Waterloo, IA

AgHires; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health benefits

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA seeks an HR Generalist to partner with business teams on HR programs, provide day-to-day guidance, and support talent development and retention. The role emphasizes change management, policy guidance, and collaboration with People Operations and CoE.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 2+ years in an HRBP environment, with strong communication and analytical skills. Relocation assistance and a B shift are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR experience in an HRBP environment preferred.
• Experience with onboarding, compensation, performance appraisals, benefits management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to implement and administer HR programs.
• Serve as first-line support for day-to-day inquiries and coach on routine matters.
• Provide counsel on policies and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Support HR initiatives involving culture, change management, and talent development.
• Assist onboarding for new hires in supported groups in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Develop performance plans and maintain documentation with compliance and legal teams.
• Conduct workplace investigations and manage claims tracking and responses.
• Own administrative activities: HR reporting, data analysis, exits, and employee transactions.
• Support data gathering and communications for HR leadership.
• Assist retention and engagement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Job Details:

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.

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.

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