Job Summary
Guides a team responsible for Human Resource (HR) functions. Develops and implements strategies
consistent with the Butterball Way culture and business goals. Collaborates with leadership to align HR
strategies with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Manages a team of entry to established level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides
guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals. Responsible
for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team
member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development
of systems, policies, and procedures. Participates in strategic planning for the function.
• Reviews, develops, and/or implements policies, programs, and procedures. Ensures consistency
in execution.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance agencies relating to labor, wage and
hour and employment laws, Employment Eligibility Verification and I-9 laws.
• Assists in the development and administration of Affirmative Action Plans, Equal Employment
programs and other governmental rules and regulations pertaining to associate relations.
• Develops and implements data-based HR solutions in partnership with operations leaders that
impact performance improvement and support the short- and long-term business goals. Ensures
implementation of strategies that equip leaders and team members with the tools and techniques
needed for success.
• Collaborates and provides advice to business partners to help guide organizational initiatives at a
location level.
• Provides coaching and guidance regarding HR issues, programs, and policies, such as talent and
performance management, employee and labor relations, human resources policies and
procedures, and employee benefit programs and compensation.
• Oversees the administration of HR tasks, programs, and practices which may include human
resource planning, performance assessment and other evaluation programs within assigned
responsibilities.
• Investigates and acts on unemployment compensation claims and prepares position statements
for DOL and EEOC charges.
• Oversees or conducts internal investigations. May review manager or HR member’s
recommendations and submittals and engage in discussions with managers and/or team
members.
Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)
• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 6+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ year of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Butterball Core Competencies
Caring 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
• Proven ability to coach, guide, mentor, develop, and support a team
• Skilled at fostering strong, collaborative relationships and developing strategic solutions to
business needs
• Proven ability to provide guidance and influence while partnering with corporate leaders to
address issues, questions and concerns, responding with urgency to address Human Resources
needs
• Strong oral/written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with all
levels of the organization
• Detailed knowledge of the development and execution of HR policies and procedures, as well as
local, state and federal employment laws
• Proven ability to exercise judgment and tact in the application of rules, regulations, policies and
procedures in dealing with others in difficult or sensitive situations
• Excellent critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills and ability to use data to identify
solutions
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, HRIS / SAP)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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. Primarily in a climate-controlled office
environment(s); occasionally in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such
as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and occasionally 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.
• Occasional travel may be required.
The 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. \nButterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and 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.\n\nThis 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.\t