HR BUSINESS PARTNER I

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to manage HR policies and programs at their Hunt Valley Plant. This role involves fostering a collaborative culture, supporting talent management, and ensuring compliance with HR practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, especially in a manufacturing environment, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years Human Resources Generalist experience, 1 year in manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of basic employment law practices.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative culture and guide on complex HR issues.
• Support Managers in attracting and retaining talent.
• Facilitate change management efforts within assigned regions.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire aHuman Resources Business Partnerimmediately in at our Hunt Valley Plant.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Under the direction of the Site HR Director, the HR Business Partner is responsible for the day to day administration of HR policies and programs. The HRPB performs duties in 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 site in addition to implementing HR initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities:

• The HRBP will foster a collaborative culture, advance key capabilities, and offer guidance on complex HR issues with minimal supervision
• Gain a deep understanding of business strategies and implications for the HVP site
• Coach managers on people management skills and contribute to their leadership development
• Lead employee engagement activities within the HVPsite and bring best practices from other companies or HR network
• Support Managers and Talent Acquisition team in attracting, developing, and retaining a talent pipeline
• Supports performance and talent management processes within HVP site
• Partner with Centers of Expertise (COE) to align business programs with HR strategies
• Implement function-wide HR programs at HVPlocation
• Facilitate change management efforts within assigned regions or functions
• Ensure managers meet people objectives in alignment with business goals
• Support the HR Shared Services model and collaborate effectively across Supply Chain HRBP network
• The HRBP assists in the interpretation and administration of the Human Resources policies, procedures and programs, with an emphasis on safety, employee engagement, quality, productivity, goal attainment, recruitment, and the ongoing development of the workforce
• In collaboration with Talent Acquisition, the HRBP develops job descriptions, and works closely with hiring managers to facilitate candidate screening, interviewing and calibration processes
• Supports new hire on-boarding processes and ensures timely enrollment in benefit programs and completion of new hire paperwork
• Supports maintenance and updates to employee records as well as report generation as needed for site people metrics
• Performs applicable employee relations functions to include conflict resolution and investigations as needed
• Assists and supports all HR activities / duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• 3+ years Human Resources Generalist experience, 1yearminimum in a manufacturing environment required
• Knowledge of basic employment law practices to include state and federal compliance law
• The individual in this role will possess effective communication, critical thinking, organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours across two shifts to meet business demands
• Must be able to champion and adjust to change including working with deadlines
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to clearly articulate policy and practices to employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships to ensure excellent customer service
• Ability to use effective problem solving and conflict resolution techniques
• Always maintains a high level of confidentiality

#LI-VR1

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans