Senior HR Representative

Ecolab is seeking a Senior HR Representative to provide strategic human resource generalist consultation to associates and managers, and be responsible for building and creating a learning culture focused on driving associate engagement and a High Performing Organization (HPO).   50% of time and efforts will be on human resources tasks/responsibilities and 50% on training. 

This position will serve as a critical member of the team and will partner closely with HR and Talent Acquisition associates. 

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Manage new hire process.
• Conduct new hire orientation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition with recruiting full time and temporary employees.
• Manage MyEcolab HR support system.
• Maintain personnel records with high level of confidentiality.
• Coordinate & promote employee engagement through plant wide events
• Manage leave of absences and work with vendor on return to work.
• Assist top management in planning, development, implementation and evaluation activities of Talent Assessment and Talent Development
• Responsible for managing several key areas within the HR function, such as talent development, inclusion, talent acquisition, employee/labor relations, compensation, training and development, driver safety, disability and worker’s compensation
• Using the fundamentals of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) continuous improvement and change management tools, develop and deliver a training plan for new hires as well as experienced associates.

• Oversee the development and delivery of new hire onboarding and training plans to ensure every associate is prepared to perform the essential job functions in a safe and productive manner.
• Work closely with Managers, Supervisors, and front-line workers to understand individual roles, training needs and to evaluate training effectiveness.  This includes developing role-specific training plans.
• Manage the recordkeeping of required training including HR, Safety, Environmental and Health, and other applicable training.
• Work with trainers to ensure they are equipped to effectively train associates including evaluating trainees performance, completing trainer evaluations, - etc.
• Network with the regional TPM TP&D Pillar team and other Training Specialists for best practice sharing including using available training materials, checklists, qualification programs etc.
• Learn and understand Ecolab’s TPM culture by completing all TPMware Workday modules to incorporate TPM, TP&D and HPO fundamentals in short- and long-term training plans and priorities
• Coordinates the implementation and delivery of training curriculum of various delivery techniques (i.e. computer-based, hand-on, classroom, distance learning, partnerships with organization, simulators, conferences, and workshops etc. This includes assisting with determining training infrastructure such as training room and need for computers, technical/equipment, etc.
• Primary work done on day shift hours (M-F).  Will need to work night or weekends, on occasion, to support with training or employee engagement events. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or other related area
• 5 years of Human Resources experience
• 2 years’ experience in developing and delivering professional training (technical, SHE, professional, managerial, leadership, etc.) at all organizational levels
• 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment
• Customer service focused
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, time and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, and implement solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Workday with technical aptitude
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications: