Director, Field HR Business Partner

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Director Field HRBP serves as a key business partner in the strategic and operational development and execution of human resource strategies, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and labor relations across multiple manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted business partner and coach to leaders and employees throughout the organization, building authentic relationships, collaborating across groups, and influencing at all levels of the organization
• Partner with leaders to establish forward-looking people strategies and provides HR leadership, advice and direction on a variety of employee-related topics and programs in areas such as recruiting, onboarding, talent development, succession planning, organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, compensation and compliance to support a high level of organizational performance
• Works with people managers as a coach, providing mentorship and guidance in situations regarding conflict management and resolution as well as talent management and engagement / motivation
• Analyze trends and metrics on employee engagement and satisfaction. Leverage data to partner with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase performance, and improve retention
• Drive insights from data, evaluate existing strategies and formulate plans in conjunction with site leaders, working with members across multiple teams to execute plans
• Establishes a high standard of excellence – cooperating with relevant stakeholders to deliver the highest possible standard of employee experience
• Creates a HR strategic roadmap for assigned region, to ensure HR tools, policies, systems, and processes meets, attracts, and retains talent
• Addresses any issues or concerns escalated by employees at the plant-level
• Support all culture initiatives
• Provides feedback to functional HR leaders regarding the effectiveness of policies or programs and ensures that any changes or newly implemented programs are rolled out and communicated effectively
• Builds the Human Resources bench strength by evaluating the HR skill set for HR team in assigned plants. Provides ongoing feedback regarding employee performance and develops development and/or improvement plans as needed
• Serves as a champion of change. Leads significant change initiatives and able to productively embed change process
• Conduct field audits for compliance with labor laws and required processes (time and attendance protocols, union health and welfare plan reviews, etc.)
• Oversees human resources staff directly or through supervisors; plans, assigns and reviews assignments, counsels staff, evaluates job performance and takes action on performance gaps
• Be informed on all Company initiatives and provides input for successful implementation. Maintains and/or improves a positive employee relations’ environment at the plant level
• Oversees all HR functions at the plant level as required to include employee recruitment, orientation, training, labor relations, benefits & employee services

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
• 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.)
• 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
• Must be able to travel up to 50% to 75% of the time
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• MBA, preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification desirable
• Bi-lingual skills, preferred, to include speaking, reading, writing, addressing groups and individuals, conducting investigations, counseling, training and mentoring