HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - FARIBAULT - JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE (FARIBAULT, MN)

This position is responsible for the second shift operations at the plant in Faribault, MN.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC. - Food that inspires you to live well.

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 40 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - INSPIRED PEOPLE. INSPIRED FOOD.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Columbus®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, , was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the overall responsibilities for HR activities throughout the second shift at the Faribault Plant location.
• Oversee and coordinate the overall recruitment activities for responsible area of the plant. Screen, interview and hire qualified applicants to fill authorized positions.
• Develop, organize and implement new employee orientation program to ensure all new hires on all shifts receive required training.
• Verify identification for payroll purposes and for employment eligibility (I-9's).
• Process termination paperwork as necessary and according to procedures.
• Track applicant, hiring, termination and attendance trends. Ensure full compliance with such regulatory programs as Affirmative Action. Follow posting procedures and administer locational transfers.
• Responsible for the accuracy and the completion of department and live production payroll in a timely manner.
• Enforce Company Work Rules and policies consistently.
• Conduct investigations and keep management informed when needed.
• Assure compliance with applicable State and Federal Employment Laws. Oversees Safety Programs to ensure compliance with Corporate Safety Policy and OSHA requirements.
• This position is accountable for all activities in regard to the administration and maintenance of sound company-employee relations that will result in a productive work force.
• Ensure the effective management of workers compensation claims.
• Through leadership, development of competencies, training, and effective role modeling, personally embrace our Cultural Beliefs to create experiences, beliefs, and actions that will drive our key results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent human resources or supervisor experience.
• Demonstrated skills in the area of employee relations.
• A strong pattern of initiative, achievement, and leadership.
• Proven problem solving, decision making, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work second shift.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• English/Somali or English/Spanish.

BENEFITS: Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid personal time off. On-the-job training, certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets. FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility.

At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.