HR Operations & Data Specialist

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources specialist to manage transactional HR work, ensure data integrity, and provide accurate information to employees and managers.

You will handle data in HR systems, support benefits/compensation, and assist with talent acquisition within the HR Operations team. The role reports to an Associate Manager within HR Operations and emphasizes high-quality customer service, confidentiality, and adherence to service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant HR experience or equivalent
• 1–2 years in HR data/transactions, leave, records, benefits, compensation, or talent acquisition
• Detail-oriented with ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Bilingual skills a plus; proficient with HR software and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional HR work in area of specialty including data entry, review or approval of transactions, audits, outreach, communications, reports, and data updates
• Answer escalated inquiries from the HR Shared Service Center with high-quality service
• Update procedural documentation for new scenarios or changes
• Coordinate small projects or changes in area of specialty
• Follow protocols for documentation, outreach, translation services, and escalation of policy questions
• Maintain data privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data manipulation

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

HR software

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources specialist to manage transactional HR work, ensure data integrity, and provide accurate information to employees and managers.

You will handle data in HR systems, support benefits/compensation, and assist with talent acquisition within the HR Operations team. The role reports to an Associate Manager within HR Operations and emphasizes high-quality customer service, confidentiality, and adherence to service levels.