Human Resources Business Partner

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 Business Partner will play a critical role in strategically sourcing and attracting top-tier talent who align with the organization's culture and values. This position involves comprehensive management of expatriate recruiting processes, building and maintaining a robust talent pipeline, and collaborating with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies. They will also oversee onboarding, HRIS management, recruitment metrics, and various HR projects, while ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment experience for candidates and stakeholders. Position will be primarily responsible for recruitment 70% of the time while special projects will occupy the remaining 30%.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategically source and attract Mid-Senior, Senior and Executive-level candidates for all Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group operations.
• Manage expatriate recruiting, including job postings on websites and LinkedIn, CV/resume reviews, interview scheduling, and conducting interviews.
• Effectively communicate the company culture and values throughout the recruitment process and assess candidates' cultural fit with the company.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of candidates for future job openings, fostering relationships with top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions and develop effective recruitment strategies for open positions.
• Develop a deep understanding of overseas affiliate operations and locations.
• Coordinate the scheduling of candidate site visits, including travel arrangements and logistics.
• Organize and lead new hire onboarding and orientations.
• Maintain and upload new hire documents, conduct reference and credit checks and manage employee document management, applicant tracking, onboarding, system enhancements and troubleshooting within the HRIS/ ATS.
• Maintain a recruitment dashboard to track and ensure metrics are met.
• Oversee the employee referral program and internal application process.
• Schedule and manage monthly recruitment status meetings and maintain the internal recruitment status report.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment firms.
• Oversee the LinkedIn recruitment platform including posting jobs, candidate sourcing and outreach.
• Partner with the Communications Specialist to create an employer brand and develop new and innovative solutions for utilizing LinkedIn and various platforms to attract top talent.
• Manage the video interviewing platform and other candidate assessments including setting up assessments, sending out invitations, and submitting completed assessments for review.
• Conduct 30/60/90-day follow-ups with new employees and report metrics.
• Manage the domestic internship program.
• Draft and extend offer letters to candidates.
• Establish relationships and partner with recruiters from other Seaboard divisions to better understand recruitment needs.
• Work on various HR projects assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years HR experience with a focus on recruitment.
• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business/Management, or related field is required.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruitment platform.
• Experience with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Highly analytical with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.