Hormel Foods

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST – BAYFRONT - COLUMBUS (HAYWARD, CA)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® 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 one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is accountable for retention, engagement, training, coaching and mentoring plant professionals and new supervisors. This is a developmental position that will prepare the incumbent for future opportunities in Human Resources roles.

• Responsible for the overall process for hiring office hourly and plant hourly production team members including recruiting, interviewing, placement, onboarding, and orientation.
• Maintains positive Company-employee labor relations while providing efficient, fair, and equitable use of plant and safety work rules.
• Determines and prioritizes training needs for the facility.
• Provides leadership for employee engagement initiatives while championing inclusion and diversity.
• Provides leadership and development to HR admins, HR technicians and other HR office staff.
• Oversees activities associated with employees during the introductory period for purposes of retention including orientation, evaluations, coaching, and termination when appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, company policy, procedures, and employment eligibility.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Human Resource Manager when absent.
• Handles the effective administration of safety and security programs, policies, and procedures under the direction of the HR manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated skills in the area of employee relations.
• Strong pattern of initiative, achievement and leadership.
• Proven problem solving, decision making, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

• Bilingual Skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing/processing environment.
• Experience working in a union environment.

LOCATION: Hayward, CA

A comprehensive relocation package to the Hayward, CA area will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the HR Generalist - Bayfront - Columbus role is between $63,075 - $113,100 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel 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/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.