Smithfield Foods

Director, Field HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Director Field HRBP serves as a key business partner in the strategic and operational development, implementation and execution of proactive human resource people strategies for assigned area of responsibility (union and non-union facilities).
  • Partners with the business to provide direction and communication of defined Human Resources strategies and objectives in all areas of Human Resources including talent acquisition, retention, employee engagement/satisfaction, labor relations, wage and salary administration, compliance, orientation and training, safety and health, benefits and employee services across multiple Smithfield manufacturing locations.
  • Leads field-based human resource teams for assigned manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent execution of best practice processes, policies and programs in support of Smithfield’s One HR objectives.
  • Build partnerships with HR and business leaders; lead HR strategy development, talent management, and workforce planning.
  • Analyze trends and metrics on employee engagement and satisfaction; leverage data to improve work relationships, morale, performance, and retention.
  • Drive change initiatives; ensure effective rollout and communication of new programs.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, audits, and field-level HR operations.
  • Manage HR staff and provide performance feedback and development plans.
  • Support culture initiatives and employer relations at the plant level.
  • Travel as required to support field operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business or related field and 10+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
  • MBA, preferred
  • PHR or SPHR certification desirable
  • 5+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required
  • 5+ Years of Labor Relations and Union Avoidance experience, required
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and corporate employment regulations and policies (EEO, Wage and Hour, etc.)
  • Bi-lingual skills, preferred, to include speaking, reading, writing, addressing groups and individuals, conducting investigations, counseling, training and mentoring
  • Possesses specialized knowledge of HR systems, processes and procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), SAP/HCM and Payroll database software
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to 75% of the time
  • Ability to work well in fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment