Human Resources Specialist

Socket.dev; Hugoton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career training and advancement

Discounted pork products

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Annual family events

Discount programs

Job summary

Seaboard Energy in Hugoton, KS is seeking an HR Specialist to support recruitment, onboarding, and daily HR operations, delivering exceptional employee service.

The role focuses on benefits administration, records maintenance, payroll coordination, and HIPAA-style confidentiality, with collaboration on company-wide HR programs and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and deadline-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential HR information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support hourly recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Answer HR, benefits, timekeeping, payroll, and policy inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Review timekeeping and coordinate with payroll to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with benefits administration and Open Enrollment.
• Process employee changes in HR systems.
• Assist with offboarding, training coordination and HR reporting.
• Support Seaboard Energy HR initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to HR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 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.