Senior HR Generalist

Ferrero; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist for their Bloomington location. The role involves managing employee and labor relations, implementing HR policies, and supporting talent acquisition efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive HR experience in a manufacturing setting, coupled with strong communication and problem-resolution skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years HR experience in Manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supports labor relations and employee relations.
• Participates in recruitment for production associates.
• Advises on progressive discipline process.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Job Location: Bloomington Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for developing and building strong relationships with their designated operational areas and employee groups, and will support Management/Supervisors primarily with Labor Relations, Employee relations, HR policies and procedures, performance management, in addition to some workforce planning and recruitment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Acts collaboratively and proactively, as well as coaches’ managers/supervisors, to anticipate and resolve issues in advance, guides decision making process, prepares/helps prepare corrective actions, facilitates involuntary terminations and communications.
• Understands and applies applicable employment standards requirements/legislation for consistency, compliance and efficiency within the organization
• Provides employee relations support and coaching to associates in Human Resources practices such as attendance, investigations of complaints and misconduct.
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Advises managers/supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the Company. Counsels managers/supervisors on employment issues.
• Ensures New Employee performance evaluations are completed and assist/coach supervisors/managers when required.
• Participates in employee coaching and feedback sessions.
• Provides support and participates in the recruitment process of production associates.
• Reviews resumes, conducts interviews, facilitates the consensus building process and makes recommendation to hire for external candidates for production associates.
• Monitors the organizational culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree, typically in Commerce, Business, Human Resources Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 -7 years HR experience in Manufacturing, with a focus on employee relations and full cycle recruitment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment requiring regular contract/CBA interpretation is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with continuous improvement methodologies to drive change improvement in business operations.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working in diverse and multi-cultural business environments.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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