Hr Business Partner

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”

Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years.

Weekend Shipping/Distribution Specialist

Melaleuca Inc. is seeking an experienced, dynamic HR Business Partner to join a fast-growing and exciting organization. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager of Knoxville, the HR Business Partner is a key contributor role in the North American Human Resource organization.  The successful candidate will have broad scope of responsibilities and will enjoy the independence and mandate to develop and enhance the capabilities of the Knoxville Human Resources organization.  Primary responsibilities will include: employee relations, performance management, non-exempt recruiting, compliance, corporate training and some project management.

As the HR Business Partner you will support the Sr. Manager of HR for all aspects of employer-team member relations and maintaining workplace policies and procedures for the several key divisions of Melaleuca, Inc. at our Knoxville, TN facility.

Specific duties for the HR Business Partner include:

• Act as a point of contact for Management on employee relation issues and other HR related matters in Knoxville and ensure alignment with the Company's values, vision, and culture
• Support the Sr. HR Manager in the planning, coordination and management of all Knoxville based team member events including but not limited to: annual employee meeting, company picnic and company holiday party
• Assist in developing and administering exempt and nonexempt compensation programs to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements
• Help implement and maintain all Human Resources policies and procedures ensuring regulatory compliance with Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and standards
• Actively manage HRIS/ATS and employee data integrity, reporting, and maintenance
• Maintain awareness of legal requirements or law changes related to day-to-day management of team members and work to reduce liability risks to the Company
• In coordination with the Manager of Corporate Training, you may assist in training sessions for team members and develop new initiatives as the Company’s needs change
• Work closely with management and employees to improve employer-team member relationships, build morale, and increase productivity
• Help provide enterprise Human Resources support for 550+ team members in a manufacturing and distribution center setting

Our ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and collaborate effectively with Management and all levels of team members. You must have a demonstrated business acumen, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Specific requirements for the HR Business Partner include:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline
• One or more years of progressive HR experience - experience in a distribution center or manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience with various HR functions including but not limited to: team member relations, compensation, benefits administration, safety, retention, policy management, training and development, legal, compliance, reporting, etc.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and advocate for all team members while supporting the Company’s objectives
• Working Knowledge of Federal and Tennessee labor and wage laws
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; must be able to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately to all audiences
• Experience enforcing policies and procedures to meet organizational change and new labor laws along with being able to proactively identity problems and offer solutions

Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:

• A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• The ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to handle confidential information

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.

This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Great culture —the HR team is fun and passionate about delighting our customers. Flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats team members with respect. Our team members and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all team members are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.

Excellent compensation and benefits package —in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus: 

• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Company Profit Sharing (After 6 Mo of F/T Employment)
• Free Company Products (Monthly voucher currently equal to $100/month value - $1200/year)
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
• Opportunities to Promote
• No Layoffs
• Safe/All Natural Product Line

In Addition, We Also Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tobacco-Free Workplace
• Direct Deposit

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