Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Nicole Porter

Effective Date: 3/24/2025

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Work Schedule: 1st Shift (Flexibility for 2nd or 3rd)

Travel Requirements: 0-25%

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Manager is an individual that is proficient in Human Resources policies, regulations and compliance. Exceptional communication skills and strong commitment to fostering positive employee relations. Eager to contribute to the success of the Human Resources team and JBS Beardstown, IL. The individual must be dedicated, professional and a creative thinker. Must be results-driven. This individual will supervise Human Resources Coordinators, Payroll Coordinators and walking Union Stewards.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Handles investigations, discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Provides support and guidance for HR staff
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains a knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Ensure the Company and Human Resources Department maintain a fair, firm and constant department.
• Ensures all attendance and NCNS reports are ran daily and corrective action takes place.
• Sends daily reports to Human Resource Manager, Human Resources Director and Facility.
• Meet KPI Goals.
• Learn, practice and master all JBS HR policies and procedures
• Other duties as required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills-including phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, 10-key or related software.
• Excellent Attendance (Internal candidates must have less than 4 points).
• Ability to work 6 days a week.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule when needed.
• Ability to Motivate and Challenge team members in a positive manner.
• Ability to be creative
• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive material

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish, French, Creole, Burmese)
• Ability to work with SAP System 
• Ability to work with Kronos Systems

Benefits:

• Base Salary: $63,437/year-$77,076/year
• Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment  
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays  
• 401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule 
• Incentive pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and condition of the incentive program  
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.  
• Short Term Disability  
• Long Term Disability 
• JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership 
• On-site bank 
• On-site cafeteria 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted meat sales  

Education and Experience:

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred but not required) or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Must have Protein Manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Regular Visits to Production Floor: Hot, Cold, Smells, PPE Required

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. 

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled  

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 

About us: 

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. 

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. 

Our core values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity 

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.