Sr Plant HR Generalist

Title: Sr Plant HR Generalist

               

Location: American Falls, ID

               

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950’s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it’s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

               

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides HR services for assigned groups in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of activities, providing ongoing support and general expertise in all areas of human resources. Partners with management and employees to ensure that all human resources deliverables are completed. Works closely with HR specialty areas to provide knowledge and expertise to internal and external customers.

Job Description

 

• Supports and advises employees, supervisors and managers regarding employee relations issues including coaching supervisors and managers in managing employee performance
• Supervises a team of Operations Support team members
• Manages the processing of FMLA, OFLA, STD, and any other leave of absence
• Responsible for conducting and following up in employee investigation matters.
• Responsible for assisting in the administration of disability and Workers Compensation claims
• Manages the processing of new job requisitions and hiring activities for all Hourly and Salary personnel
• Maintains AAP including overseeing the disposition of candidates on all requisitions, maintain and verify applicant logs, establish hiring goals and assist in communication of hiring goals to appropriate hiring managers
• Conducts annual wage survey and evaluation
• Conducts periodic audits and ensures accurate recordkeeping for HR systems and processes
• Tracks all personnel activities and responsible for HR statistics: turnover, applicants, new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Provides supervisory training during orientation period for managers and supervisors
• Responsible for updating Hourly Employee Handbook and maintaining HR policies and procedures
• Responsible to communicate non-harassment and workplace violence training
• Assist in communicating and encouraging wellness program and activities
• Serves as HR representative on assigned committees, projects and community involvement activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably with major in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business or related field
• 5+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience with a minimum of 2 years in a Unionized environment
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to interact professionally and positively with employees at all levels in the organization
• Impeccable attention to detail and organization skills
• Position is Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Periodically off shift work may be required for employee events and projects.
• Some experience with HRIS such as Kronos, Workday and WorkLoud is preferred.
• Experience with HR systems upgrades and implementations
• Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience  conducting workplace investigations and resolution of issues
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