HR Specialist: Recruit, Onboard & Engage Employees

Seaboard Foods; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Foods seeks a Human Resource Specialist to support approximately 200 employees across live operations from the Leoti, KS site. You will manage HR processes, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws, contributing to workplace efficiency and policy alignment.

Credentials include a high school diploma and 1+ years in HR or related fields; bilingual English/Spanish strongly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in human resources, recruiting, business administration, customer service, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use applicant tracking, HR information, and other business systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound and objective judgment, communicate effectively, and build productive working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws; elevates complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership.
• Responds to routine employee and supervisor questions regarding HR processes, policies, benefits, and programs; provides guidance within established practices and refers matters requiring interpretation or approval.
• Supports recruiting and staffing activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements, and hiring documentation.
• Coordinates onboarding and new-employee orientation, including benefits information, required forms, policy acknowledgments, and follow-up activities.
• Assists with routine employee relations matters, documents concerns accurately, and partners with HR leadership on investigations, corrective action, and other complex matters.
• Maintains accurate and timely employee records and HRIS transactions related to hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and separations.
• Maintains employment eligibility, personnel, and other required records, including Form I-9 documentation, in accordance with retention, audit, and confidentiality requirements.
• Supports benefits enrollment and responds to routine benefit questions; assists with short-term disability and applicable leave-of-absence programs, including FMLA, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work coordination.
• Prepares recurring and ad hoc HR reports, reviews data for accuracy, and supports audits and business decision-making within established timelines.
• Supports employee engagement, retention, recognition, and HR communication initiatives in partnership with site leaders and the broader HR team.
• Safeguards confidential employee, applicant, medical, and business information and shares information only with authorized individuals.
• Builds effective working relationships and coordinates with supervisors, employees, HR leadership, and support teams across live operations.
• Processes invoices and expense reports, maintains office mail and supplies, and assists with routine phone, internet, and office support needs.
• Maintains professional knowledge through training, coaching, and review of relevant HR practices, systems, and regulatory updates.

Job description

Seaboard Foods seeks a Human Resource Specialist to support approximately 200 employees across live operations from the Leoti, KS site. You will manage HR processes, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws, contributing to workplace efficiency and policy alignment.

Credentials include a high school diploma and 1+ years in HR or related fields; bilingual English/Spanish strongly valued.