HR Generalist

ABOUT US

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 12 locations across 9 countries and 11 trading offices in 10 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually.

Our vertically integrated approach-spanning procurement, transportation, and processing-ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 12 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve.

At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our business model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The HR Generalist will provide support for the day-to-day operations of the HR team. Position will serve as the subject matter expert for our Workday HCM platform while assisting with various HR projects and initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as super-user for Workday HCM system; assist with implementation process and system enhancements.
• Provide support to Human Resources and users to include transactional tasks, troubleshooting, testing, etc.
• Serve as technical point of contact for Workday in testing system changes, ensuring data integrity and analyzing for process improvements.
• Develop and maintain reports as needed. Collaborate with affiliate HR leadership to maintain and update employee data monthly.
• Assist Organizational Development Manager with coordinating training program logistics (conference room reservations, catering, traveling, etc.).
• Collaborate with Sr. Communications Specialist to ensure content on HR SharePoint sites and Microsoft teams is accurate, accessible and aligned with HR needs.
• Ensure HR shared documents are maintained and updated regularly.
• Administer annual reporting for census, human capital and pay ratio.
• Partner with HR team to develop and maintain HR Dashboard.
• Partner with Corp HR team on employee onboarding, separations and document management for KC employees.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure all new employee paperwork is complete and compliance is maintained.
• Manage separation processes to include conducting exit interviews, creating separation agreements, etc.
• Administer expatriate leave program.
• Administer expense management system; assist with troubleshooting, updating employee data, etc.
• Serve as back-up for additional recruitment support when necessary.
• Work on various HR and Organizational Development projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years relevant work experience
• Bachelor's degree required in business, HR or related field
• Knowledge and experience with Workday HCM system
• Strong skillset with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint & Teams)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees on all levels
• Maintains a high degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be organized to ensure deadlines are met

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Excellent organizational, data tracking, and analytical skills
• Language fluency is French or Spanish is a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a professional office environment and involves frequent contact with others as part of Seaboard's collaborative culture. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to hear and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and with sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks. Regular use of standard office equipment, such as computers and phones, is required. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended sitting and standing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The position requires specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.