Senior Generalist, HR

Kraft Heinz Company; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Champaign, IL is seeking a Sr. Human Resources Generalist to manage day-to-day HR policies and programs across employee relations, training, engagement, performance, staffing, compliance and benefits in a 24/7 plant.

The role supports the HR team, conducts onboarding, tracks KPIs, handles investigations, and coordinates benefits, timekeeping and training. Off-shift hours are required to support 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 1–3 years HR experience preferred.
• Experience with WorkDay Cloud, HCM or ATS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support HR processes including workforce planning, reviews, compensation, staffing and recruiting for hourly employees.
• Maintain data accuracy in HR systems and generate monthly analytics.
• Assist with benefits administration and timekeeping.
• Support audits and maintain site training program.
• Coordinate employee engagement, communication plans and activities.
• Assist with employee relations investigations and inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation; handle I-9s and records.
• Monitor attendance, KPI tracking and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in ongoing hiring strategies to improve team effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and delivering training opportunities.

Skills

Workforce planning

Annual reviews

Compensation

Organizational change

Staffing

Recruiting

Analytics

Benefits administration

Compliance

Employee engagement

Onboarding

Performance management

Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

WorkDay Cloud

HCM

ATS platform

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Under the direction of the Plant HR Business Partner, the Sr 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.

This role will be required flexing the schedule to support a 24/7 business, including off shift.

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

• Able to work off shift hours to support our 2nd and 3rd shift employees when needed.

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
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Base Pay: 75,600-94,500 and Target Total Cash: 86,940-108,675

New Hire Base Salary Range

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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)

Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].