Human Resources Specialist

Seaboard Energy; Hugoton (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Career training and advancement

Wellness programs

Annual family events

Job summary

Seaboard Energy is seeking an HR Specialist to support a wide range of human resources activities, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, timekeeping, payroll coordination, and records management.

The role partners with site and company-wide HR initiatives, aiming to improve processes and employee programs for a growing, high-performing workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in HR, business or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, or willingness to pursue on hire.
• At least 1 year HR support, recruiting, timekeeping, or payroll experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of labor laws (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA).
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking, and timekeeping systems (ADP or UKG Pro).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support hourly recruitment and onboarding, including candidate coordination and orientation.
• Serve as resource for employees and supervisors on routine HR, benefits, timekeeping, payroll, and policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Review timekeeping and coordinate with payroll to address discrepancies.
• Assist with benefits enrollment activities and Open Enrollment.
• Process personnel actions and HR system updates.
• Assist with offboarding, training coordination, reporting, and audits.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and Seaboard Energy HR function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Confidentiality

1+ years HR support

Labor laws knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS/timekeeping familiarity

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP/PHR (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ADP/UKG Pro

Job description

SUMMARY: The HR Specialist supports a wide range of human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, timekeeping, payroll coordination, and HR recordkeeping. This role serves as a key resource for employees and supervisors while helping deliver a positive employee experience. In addition to day-to-day HR operations, the HR Specialist partners on site and company-wide HR initiatives, process improvements, and employee programs that support a growing and high-performing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support hourly recruitment and onboarding, including candidate coordination, pre-employment activities, and new hire orientation.
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding routine HR, benefits, timekeeping, payroll, and policy questions.
• Maintain accurate employee information, personnel records, and HR documentation in accordance with company requirements.
• Review timekeeping information and partner with supervisors and payroll to address discrepancies or corrections.
• Support benefits administration, employee enrollment activities, and annual Open Enrollment.
• Process employee changes and other personnel actions within HR systems.
• Assist with offboarding, training coordination, reporting, audits, and other HR initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Human Resources function.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Seaboard Energy HR function.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have effective, professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding HR/Personnel information.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification upon hire.
• 1+ years of experience in an HR support or administrative role; recruiting, timekeeping, or payroll support experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of labor laws (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and HR fundamentals preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking, and timekeeping systems (ADP or UKG Pro) preferred.

WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?

• Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

About Seaboard Energy

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.