HR Specialist (3rd Shift)

Company: Butterball
Location: Mount Olive
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.
We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success
Job SummaryHandles a variety of day-to-day tasks to support the Human Resources (HR) department. Assists with the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs. Supports in a specialized area like employee relations, workforce planning and recruitment, training and development, etc.Key Responsibilities--- Maintains accurate physical and electronic records such as new hire paperwork, training, attendance, disciplinary actions, leave of absence, applicant tracking, etc.---Updates HRIS data as needed (i.e., address, internal transfers or promotions, pay changes, etc.)--- Helps coordinate, schedule, and prepare presentation materials and reports for meetings, training sessions, etc. Assists with internal and external audits and regulatory reporting.--- Assists with creating HR related communications. Updates electronic communication channels, bulletins boards, and other platforms to facilitate HR-related communications.------------ Respectfully engages with candidates, team members, and leaders to address routine inquiries and concerns.---Supports employee relations issues which may include investigation, documentation, or coordinating of disciplinary actions.--- Supports recruiting and onboarding activities which may include drafting or editing job descriptions, composing job posting for entry level roles, screening applications/resumes, conducting phone screenings, preparing documentation for job offers, overseeing preemployment screening process, overseeing the assignment and upkeep of plant lockers, etc.------ Coordinates and facilitates new employee orientation (NEO) and other training sessions as required.--------- Assists with the planning and coordination of employer sponsored events.--------- Provides administrative support for HR programs such as benefits administration and annual open enrollment, talent management reviews and goal setting, annual compensation cycles, etc.------------ Provides support to HR programs focused on team member engagement, such as conducting roundtables and focuses groups, administering surveys, organizing data, generating reports, etc.Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)--- Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent------ 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the roleKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesButterball Core CompetenciesCaring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:--- Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.--- Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.--- Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.--- Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.--- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities--- Solid written/verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact internally and externally------ Firm interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to tactfully deal with others in sensitive situations------ Ability to maintain confidentiality------ Strong learning agility with the ability to apply learnings in the application of HR practices, policies, procedures, employment laws, and regulations------ Solid time-management, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to respond to address employee matters, questions, and concerns in a timely manner------ Ability to solve routine and basic non-routine problems and identify need for escalation or support------ Proficient Microsoft suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and the ability to learn and utilize new technologies such as human resource information systems/databases------ Good judgment with the ability to take initiative--- Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs--- Strong attention to detailPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities--- Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, or another related field------ Bilingual Spanish/English---Physical Demands--- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions--- Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including climate-controlled office environment(s); in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing and farm environment. This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken.--- The noise level of the office and farm environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.--- Minimal regional travel may be required. -DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. -
We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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