Senior HR Generalist

Sazerac Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sazerac Company in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a strategic HR partner across recruitment, employee relations, performance management and HR administration. Key duties include partnering with hiring managers to close top talent, driving culture initiatives, implementing development programs, and ensuring compliance with US laws in a fast‑growing environment.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a salary range of $98,000–$148,000 and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years relevant HR experience.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the org.
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws.
• Preferred Master's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and leadership across recruitment, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify skill gaps and attract top talent.
• Drive culture initiatives and support development programs; implement regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws while supporting a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Self-motivation

Results orientation

Knowledge of US employment laws

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Senior Human Resources Generalist you will be a key HR business partner, providing strategic HR support and guidance across various functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.

What You'll Do:

• Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Sazerac Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.
• Drive conversations with hiring managers to understand skill gaps, look at internal talent and suggest position moves, as well as supporting hiring managers in identifying and attracting top talent, alignment around hiring and staffing process with all parties committed to move quickly to successfully close on hiring of top talent.
• Exceeding expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers. Needs in all areas are anticipated and requests and complaints are addressed as much as possible to the satisfaction of all customers.
• My Development system design and implementation to include active My Development evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
• Follow local state and federal laws to ensure compliance.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Experience participating in and/or leading change management initiatives
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
• Strong knowledge of US employment laws
• Excellent critical thinking skills, initiative, attention to detail and creativity

Preferred:

• Master's degree in related field

Culture and Benefits:

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $98,000- $148,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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