HR Representative, Kansas City Mill

General Mills, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Kansas City plant is seeking a Human Resources Representative to partner with operations, lead payroll processes, safety/training, and policy execution for all levels, while managing the plant's HRIS and payroll activities.

The role drives HR initiatives, supports benefits enrollment, data validation, and engagement surveys, and partners with the plant HR team to deliver organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR working with all levels of the organization.
• Strong positive employee relations skills.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to implement change and resolve conflict.
• Ability to create and lead strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental HR competencies.
• Good analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Visio, and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills - ability to prepare and analyze HR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results.
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently

Responsibilities

• Administer annual compensation changes and employee reward/incentive payments.
• Administer and lead FMLA, Disability and Leaves of Absence cases in partnership with the General Mills Disability Center. Serve as a local subject matter expert for leave processes.
• Manage and lead the Internal Job Bidding process.
• Manage and support employee orientation.
• Support annual HR processes including Affridge Action Planning, Benefits Open Enrollment, Data Validation, Engagement Survey Administration, and other initiatives.
• Maintain employee personnel files and documentation in compliance with Global Internal Audit standards.
• Provide day-to-day HR customer service to all plant employees, including researching and resolving questions or issues.
• Provide support to Plant HR Team.
• Manage and support employee retirement prep/celebrations, separations, checklists, and unemployment claim administration.
• Provide leadership for HR process improvements.
• Support other duties, plant and function initiatives as needed
• Lead and coordinate safety and training and development initiatives
• Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies to drive organizational effectiveness, productivity, and improvements in key metrics.
• Create an environment where all employees are encouraged & developed to reach their full potential.
• Model Kansas City plant values.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Strategic initiatives

Problem solving

HR competencies

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

BA/BS degree

Tools

Workday

Workbrain

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Representative is a strategic business partner that will haveresponsibilities for leading key HR initiatives, providing safety/training and development, andpolicy execution for all levels of the facility. The position will also have direct responsibility forleading payroll, disability processes, managing the plant's uniform vendor and overseeing theHRIS process.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Administer annual compensation changes and employee reward/incentive payments
• Administer and lead FMLA, Disability and Leaves of Absence cases in partnership withthe General Mills Disability Center. Serve as a local subject matter expert for leaveprocesses.
• Manage and lead the Internal Job Bidding process.
• Manage and support employee orientation
• Support annual HR processes including Affridge Action Planning, Benefits OpenEnrollment, Data Validation, Engagement Survey Administration, and other initiatives.
• Maintain employee personnel files and documentation in compliance with Global Internal
• Audit standards.
• Provide day-to-day HR customer service to all plant employees, including researchingand resolving questions or issues.
• Provide support to Plant HR Team
• Manage and support employee retirement prep/celebrations, separations, checklists, andunemployment claim administration.
• Provide leadership for HR process improvements.
• Support other duties, plant and function initiatives as needed
• Lead and coordinate safety and training and development initiatives
• Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies to drive organizational effectiveness,productivity, and improvements in key metrics.
• Create an environment where all employees are encouraged & developed to reach theirfull potential.
• Model Kansas City plant values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Education
• Proven experience in HR working with all levels of the organization
• Strong positive employee relations skills
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to implement change and resolve conflict
• Ability to create and lead strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental HR competencies.
• Good analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving andtrouble-shooting skills.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Visio, and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn andmaster other software programs as needed
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail andaccuracy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills - ability to prepare and analyzeHR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achievedesired business results.
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or BA/BS Degree Preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, andchange
• Experience in Workday and Workbrain
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and ability to create solutions to technicalchallenges
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
• Sound analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving andtrouble-shooting skills
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment
• Mature approach to challenging situations and environments

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$57,700 - $79,500 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.