Factory Human Resources Generalist

Main Purpose of Job :

• Under the direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist provides a broad range of expert services : recruitment and succession planning;
• employee development and training; labor-management relations; employment law and policy interpretation, compensation, and classification management;

benefits administration and employee rewards / recognition; and regulatory compliance guidance and HR reporting. This is a factory HR role working on site 5 days per week.

The schedule is predominantly first shift, but there is a need for flexibility to support second and third shifts.

Key Outputs / Deliverables :

Execute HR Strategy (30%) :

• Aid in execution of the Nestle People Strategy processes that attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees to support the organization's short- and long-term strategic business needs.
• Support Nestle initiatives such as the Nestle Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes for the organization such as talent development, organizational planning, and organizational change management.
• Ensure the culture & working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable.
• Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly / monthly people data reports and other ad-hoc works in progress.

Recruitment (25%) :

• Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing through onboarding and retention of the right talent with alignment to the sites' staffing strategy
• Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posts announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates and other related tasks.

Performance & Talent Management (10%) :

• 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
• Provide support to People Managers through the tools available in assisting individual and team performance improvement
• Mentor site Leadership on all people management and development issues

Employee / Labor Relations (25%) :

• Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed
• 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 (10%) :

• Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and business initiatives
• Perform planned / impromptu investigations and audits to ensure and / or maintain EEO / AA / OFCC or Federal / State employment law compliance in practice as it related to hiring, training, transfers, or promotions of people assets.

Qualifications / Certifications :

• A Bachelor's (BA or BS) in Human Resource Management or related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional level Human Resources role
• Human Resources experience in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment is preferred
• Thorough understanding of Federal / State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker's Compensation).
• Travel (10% or more).

Critical Experiences :

• Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
• Project Management experience (I.e., such as conducting a wage survey or helping revising handbook policies)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as HRIS systems. PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) preferred.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and allocate time efficiently

Job ID : 319255

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.

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