Human Resources Generalist

 

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, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’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.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist/Business Partner provide 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.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Serve as liaison between employee associates and management.
• Development evaluations (TPMS) within performance improvement processes
• Assisting leaders/managers with performance management initiatives, retention strategies and employee development.
• Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posts announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates and other related tasks. Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly/monthly people data reports and other ad-hoc works in progress.
• 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.
• Coordinate NCE Leadership Development to complete Gate Assessment expectations. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor’s degree. Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Development, Communication, or Industrial Psychology preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a HR Generalist or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
• Project Management experience (e.g., implementing change management projects, new services or employee benefits concepts with agile methodologies and problem-solving techniques). 
• Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and
• HRIS systems. PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker’s Compensation).
• Experience in labor-management relations, workplace investigations, and managing mediation, arbitration, and/or grievance processes.
• Travel (10% or more).

 

Skills:

 

• Understands and/or can learn the role and responsibilities of the position, including:
• Proficient mathematical and analytical skills (e.g., an ability to identify, collect, organize, and assimilate data to resolve complex issues involving people assets).
• Superlative verbal and written communications with strengths in presentation.
• A well cultivated conceptual thinker that raises vital questions, anticipate problems, and gathers relevant information for resolution.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and allocate time efficiently with limited direction. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize work and multi-task several projects, simultaneously; and quickly adjust to new situations, assignments, and deadlines in a fast-paced Environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g., flexible in collaborations, relationship management) with an affinity for building a consensus in decision-making.
• Conscientious with a meticulous attention to details and an ability to explain complex HR matters clearly and concisely, skillfully,