Human Resources Associate
Company: Campbells
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Job Description:
Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are
the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which
achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work
experience are part of the same process.We cultivate and embrace a
diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse
backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and
enrich our global culture.We are looking for an individual who
enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to
be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.Job
SummaryThe HR Generalist is responsible for developing,
implementing, and supporting human resources initiatives in
partnership with plant leadership. This position is accountable to
support a broad continuum of Human Resources accountabilities
including but not limited to positive employee relations,
recruitment and onboarding, talent development, performance
management, compensation and benefits administration, responding to
HR related inquiries and special projects. The HR Generalist
assists in the implementation of Human Resources policies and
procedures and their dissemination through communications and
meetings.Principal Accountabilities
- 30% Leads the sites recruiting efforts including interviewing
candidates and partnering with third party recruiting vendor. -
Coordinates and conducts new hire orientation and onboarding
activities. Follows up with new hires during 90-day introductory
period. - Manages internal job posting process and employee
movement (new hire, termination, position change, promotion, pay
changes, etc.)
- 20% Partners with plant leadership to support positive employee
relations through proactive communications, consistent application
of policies and procedures, development and implementation of
employee-centered events as well as frequent interactions with
employees at all levels of the organization. Prepares
communications related to various HR related subjects. Administers
recognition programs and coordinates communication. Recommends new
approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual
improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Assists in conducting thorough and prompt investigations, interpret
and explain Company policy, coach employees as necessary, and
ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and
consistently. Implements and communicates policies and procedures
through various methods.
- 20% Responds to requests from employees requesting basic HR
information. This may involve researching programs, policies,
procedures, employee benefits offerings or employee services.
Communicates and facilitates benefit information sessions. Provides
support for the benefits open enrollment process.
- 20% Develop strategic training and development plans to meet
business needs. Manages the plant's Education and Training budgets.
Identify and source training and development opportunities for the
growth of salaried and hourly employees. Seek and obtain training
grants working closely with local colleges and associations. Drive
continuous improvement results through training. Oversees the
Learning Management System and training documentation. Provide
direction and implement improvements as a CSC Safety Audit section
owner.
- 5% Coordinates exit interviews feedback sessions and other
final day procedures. Responds to unemployment notices/claims and
provides necessary documentation. Processes severance agreements.
Sending termination letters and completing termination processes
and paperwork.
- 5% Leads the coordination of various social events, benefit
events, volunteer activities, community events, job fairs, and
other related facility events. Provides back up to office services.
Regularly files HR paperwork in respective personnel files and
keeps personnel files up to date. Posts HR related flyers and other
information around office location(s).Job Specifications
- Supports daily Human Resources operations.
- Provide ongoing recruiting support to the plant management
team. - Source a diverse slate of well-qualified candidates,
schedule and conduct interviews, and prepares offer letters in a
timely manner.
- Maintain a positive employee relations environment by
responding to all employee relations issues and guiding them to
successful resolution and leading training for front line
leaders.
- Conduct thorough and prompt investigations, interpret and
explain Company policy, coach employees as necessary, and ensure
that disciplinary action is administered fairly and
consistently.
- Drive employee learning and development by facilitating
Campbell University workshops and other training programs. -
Identify plant and individual training needs and develop a
curriculum focusing on managerial/supervisory development,
diversity and inclusion, new hire selection process, objective
setting, etc.
- Build internal talent by driving the creation, implementation,
and execution of high-quality development plans which are directly
linked to the annual Succession Planning process. -
- Assist the Hourly Performance Management Program. -
- Partners with the management team to drive safety performance
and employee accountability for safety throughout the plant. -
- Provide leadership for the implementation of unique,
site-specific employee engagement programs (in addition to
corporate programs).
- Drive high organizational engagement and empowerment by
implementing a survey tool to measure culture, high performance,
and employee engagement. - Help managers interpret survey results,
facilitate engagement planning sessions, and develop and execute
robust action plans.
- Oversee benefits and leave of absence administration. -
Communicate benefit changes, manage the Annual Enrollment process,
and assist employees in resolving benefit and leave issues. -
- Provide ongoing leadership for Downers Grove's continuous
improvement initiatives and participate in and help drive the 5S
Program, kaizen events, standard work development, etc.
- Assist in building a high performing culture at Downers Grove
while simultaneously sustaining its unique culture, as well as
implementing other key strategic initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance - Manage the following compliance
activities: Develop Downers Grove's annual Affirmative Action Plan
and quarterly updates in compliance with Company and EEOC
guidelines. Partner with the Leadership Team to ensure full
compliance with OSHA standards. Drive compliance with FMLA and ADA
regulations.
- Audits internal systems and policies including HRIS, employee
files, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring adherence to Food Safety
practices and policiesJob Qualifications
- Minimum education required: Minimum two-year Associate's level
degree from an accredited college or technical school in Human
Resources or related field. Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite is
essential.
- Education desired: Bachelor's Degree, focus on Human
Resources.
- Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 3 years work
experience in Human Resources or related field.Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities Required
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
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- Must possess strong training/facilitation skills.
- Results oriented. - Must be self-motivated and a
self-starter.
- Must have strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving
skills.
- Computer proficiency in Windows-based software applications
(i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). -
- Must be able to build relationships quickly and create
direction without having positional authority.
- Strong attention to detail, inquisitive mind and not willing to
accept information at face value.
- Ability to manage, coach, and develop people, talent, and
skills needed for the job.
- Ability to demonstrate and execute against the Campbell
leadership model
- Dedicated work habits, takes initiative, sets high
standardsWorking ConditionsThe working environment includes both
office and plant floor settings. - Exposure to industrial noise,
forklift traffic, moving mechanical parts, and temperature extremes
occurs in operating areas of the plant.DisclaimerThe preceding job
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees within this classification. -
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. -ACRThe Company is
committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and
applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status,
disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by
law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected
from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law. Click for additional information.
Keywords: Campbells, Downers Grove , Human Resources Associate, Human Resources , Downers Grove, Illinois
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