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Polyvantis

HR Generalist

Sanford, ME · On-site

First focus is support to our Manufacturing Site and Office in Sanford covering the total HR package on recruitment, workforce planning and development, employee relations, compensation, benefits ...

Polyvantis

HR Generalist

Sanford, ME · On-site

First focus is support to our Manufacturing Site and Office in Sanford covering the total HR package on recruitment, workforce planning and development, employee relations, compensation, benefits ...

Milliken

Senior HR Generalist - Kingsley

Thomson, GA · On-site

$63K - $81K/yr

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers ... HR Director POSITION OVERVIEW The Kingsley Senior HR Generalist position directs and manages all HR ...

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Generalist, HR - Manufacturing

Generalist, HR - Manufacturing

Kraft Heinz Company

Davenport, IA • On-site

$68K - $86K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Kraft Heinz rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

195th of 388 rated food and drinks producers

Job description


HR Generalist
Your Impact as a Human Resources Generalist Under the direction of the Plant HR Business Partner, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the day to day administration of HR policies and programs. The Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employee communications and engagement, performance management, recruitment and staffing, law compliance and benefits administration. In this role, you will be asked to drive business results while delivering measurable goals within your factory in addition to implementing HR initiatives and programs.
About the Davenport, IA KraftHeinz facility. We are a Oscar Mayer plant, making Deli Fresh lunch meat; we currently run 3 process streams on our raw side of the facility and 8 slice lines on the ready-to-eat side of the facility. We are a union facility with 550 hourly employees.
What Will You Do?
This role provides support for the HR team and client on human resource processes, including the following: workforce planning, annual reviews, compensation administration, organizational change/effectiveness, staffing and pipeline development, and recruiting for hourly workforce employees.
  • Analytics: responsible for maintaining data accuracy within HR systems and compiling data analytics on a monthly cadence
  • Benefits: may assist with administration of employee benefits and maintain the timekeeping system
  • Compliance: participate in audits and own site's training program
  • Employee Engagement: coordinate and activate employee engagement, communication plans, and employee activities
  • Employee Relations: assist in managing employee relations by investigating, resolving, and communicating employee questions, issues, or concerns
  • Onboarding: schedule new hire induction onboardings, conduct orientation for all newly hired employees; collect new hire paperwork, complete I9s, maintain records as needed
  • Performance Management: attendance tracking, KPI tracking, disciplinary action administration
  • Recruiting: participate in ongoing hiring strategies and efforts to elevate the team and organizational effectiveness
  • Training: assist in developing and administering appropriate training opportunities for employees to further their development

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • One to three years of experience in a Human Resources related profession
  • PHR or SPHR certification
  • Exposure to WorkDay Cloud, HCM, or related ATS platform
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Possess updated knowledge of employment laws and practices
  • Experience in supervising

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$68,900.00 - $86,100.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Davenport Plant (New)
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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