Sr. Human Resources Generalist (Factory)

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestle is the place for you. Nestle USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestle's presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We're determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

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Position Summary:

In this role, you are accountable for providing HR support to all salaried, hourly employees and site leadership through effective communication and administration across all functions of the facility. Under the direction of the HR Manager, the Sr. HR Generalist/Business Partner leads recruitment, employee development, labor relations, policy application, compensation administration, and legal compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Execute HR Strategy:

• Aid in execution of the Nestle People Strategy processes that attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees to support the site's short- and long-term strategic business needs
• Support Nestle initiatives such as the Nestle Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes such as talent development and site change management
• Ensure the culture & working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through applying local site policies & procedures

Recruitment:

• Oversee salaried and hourly staffing processes to ensure the site staffing plan is and the right talent is selected to align with business requirements relative to the key function on-site

Performance & Talent Management:

• Utilize the performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development
• Lead the key interface with site Leaders on all tools available that will assist individual and team performance improvement at all levels.
• Provide counsel and mentorship to site Leadership on all people management and development issues within this part of our workforce

Employee / Labor Relations:

• Establish and maintain effective "win - win" working relationships with (and between) managers, supervisors, and employees
• Build and maintain relations with employees at the manufacturing site, to promote and foster an environment of open communication and transparent, candid feedback
• Conduct investigations, provide coaching, and document findings, when required.

Compliance:

• Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and business initiatives
• Ensuring a pay for performance philosophy and maintenance of equitable compensation of employees across job functions through applying site & network compensation guidelines
• Ensure all EEO compliance and Affirmative Action programs/plans are being implemented successfully

Qualifications / Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; A Bachelor's (BA or BS) in Human Resource Management or related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology) is strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional level Human Resources role in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment is required.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker's compensation

Critical Experiences:

• HR change management experience - implementation of a change management project within a non-corporate setting (i.e., Such as implementing the new service or benefit concept to employees).
• Experience in labor-management relations, workplace investigations, and managing mediation, arbitration, and/or grievance processes.
• Human Resource experience should include familiarity with and experience in recruitment, labor relations, and continuous employee engagement and communications. You will have demonstrable knowledge of applicable HR laws and applications, employee relations/coaching and performance management experience.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access) and an HRIS system (such as PeopleSoft or SAP)
• Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written) and social skills
• Be able to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization and offer off shift coverage and work extended hours

Requisition ID: 231528 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role.  In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.  Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.