COR Employee Experience Leader- Human Resources

Corp Employee Experience Leader

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 124 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

As the Leader of Corporate Employee Experience, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and engaging work environment for all employee-partners within the organization. This role involves implementing and monitoring programs and initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, well-being, and overall experience. You will work closely with management, and other departments to ensure that employee-partner needs are met and that the company culture aligns with its values and goals. Additionally, you will lead a team of professionals dedicated to improving the employee-partner experience and fostering a sense of belonging and community within the organization.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Exercises independent judgment and discretion in discharging the following duties :

Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Manage and direct the Employee Experience functions and teams.

Supervise and direct Employee Experience Specialists.

Capable of performing Employee Experience Specialist duties.

Manages Orientation / Onboarding processes

Responsible to provide a positive Employee-Partner experience beginning with onboarding and throughout their employment

Maintains an environment of positive Employee Partner relations.

Coordinates and plans Employee Partner events

Recognition / Anniversary awards

Team Building

Employee-Partner Engagement & Corporate Communications

Assists Employee-Partners through Benefits / 401(k) Open Enrollments

Provides support to department managers in their effort to manage Employee-Partners through education of Employee Experience procedures and practices.

Coordinate / Conduct Employee-Partner meetings for facilitated training, policy communication, etc.

Have a practical understanding of Buffalo Rock Company's Affirmative Action Programs, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Flexible Benefit Plan, Family Medical Leave Act, Disability Program, COBRA, Employee Assistance Program, workers' compensation procedures, counseling / progressive discipline policy, EEO policy, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, attendance and leave policies, Professional Conduct policy and Group Health Benefits Program.

Manages administration of Family Medical Leave for eligible employees.

Involvement with the local SHRM and other agencies, i.e., Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Manages Unemployment Compensation Claim preparation and coordination of unemployment hearings with Managers / Supervisors.

Review, screen, and provide guidance regarding application of discipline policy.

Prepare disciplinary actions.

Prepare termination reviews.

Works with and deals ethically and effectively with all levels within the company and outside the company.

Oversee and manage records concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and attendance.

Oversee and manage new hire check-ins. Ensure consistency with completion and monitor Employee-Partner responses in Company Performance Management Software. Ensure follow-up with EPs is completed timely.

Oversee and manage the evaluation process and ensure consistency with disciplinary and other records - 30-60-90-day evaluation and annual performance evaluations.

Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee departure and make recommendations to improve the employee experience based on data and information gathered.

Ensures compliance with all equal employment, non-discrimination, and non-harassment laws and policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.

Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and / or facilitated training.

Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.

Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.

Honor and follow through on all business commitments.

Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."

Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values :

Committed to serving our communities.

Customer success drives our success.

Integrity matters.

Obsessed with continuous improvement.

We care for each other.

Win the day.

Competencies

Active Learning

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Writing

Negotiation

Complex Problem Solving

Time Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status.

Work Environment

Primarily inside work with most if not all working hours in a close office environment

Physical Demands

Stand - Frequently

Walk - Frequently

Sit - Constantly

Manually Manipulate - Occasionally

Grasp - Occasionally

Reach Outward - Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally

Speak - Constantly

Climb - Not Applicable

Crawl - Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel - Occasionally

Bend - Occasionally

Lift / Carry

10 lbs. or less - Occasionally

11-20 lbs. - Occasionally

21-50 lbs. - Not Applicable

51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Push / Pull

12 lbs. or less - Occasionally

13-25 lbs. - Not Applicable

26-40 lbs. - Not Applicable

41-100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Other Physical Requirements

All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive.

Ability to work in a noisy and non-climate controlled (Hot in summer, cold in winter) environment.

Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen - Applies

Required Education and Experience

Education : Bachelor's Degree (four-year college) - Field of Study : Human Resources degree preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, must have a High School diploma or GED.

Experience : Must have at least 2 years HR experience; Required

Other Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. SharePoint experience; Preferred.

Certifications : PHR or SPHR certification must be obtained within a two (2) year period upon hire

Licenses : Valid driver's license required

Other Requirements : Knowledge of business and management principles, involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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