Sr HR Generalist

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica.

Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds : one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities :

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Sr HR Generalist to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for guiding leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a candidate based in Bradenton, Florida, and will require to be onsite five (5) days per week.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner
• Must ensure activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (, FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA)
• Interpreting labor contracts as well as handling or assisting with grievances and arbitrations
• Lead and coach leadership in performance management
• Ability to understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective
• Design and execute staffing strategies for exempt / non-exempt hiring needs
• Must have ability to think and work independently, take initiative, and make the right tradeoff decisions as it relates to projects or HR processes
• Develop and execute team strategies to improve Organizational Health and culture
• Lead and participate in team Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Must be a confident communicator, (including both written and verbal skills) and must be able to effectively present to all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree required; major in Industrial / Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, psychology, or another related field preferred
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations, or Human Resources Management preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of prior Human Resources Generalist experience
• Experience practicing HR in a manufacturing / warehousing environment is preferred
• Must have 2+ years of experience working in a union environment

Skills & Capabilities :

Understanding of, and some experience with, most or all of the core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations;

labor relations; performance management; leadership development; training)

• Proven ability to influence decision making
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Strong expertise in developing solutions based upon facts / data analytics
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present his / her point of view in varied business situations
• Strong skills in PowerPoint / Excel / Word

Benefits Overview :

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance.

In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement.

TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.