Senior HR Generalist - Buffalo Trace Distillery

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

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. This full-time, onsite role partners with business leaders to deliver people strategies.

You will drive change, develop manager capability, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance while aligning HR initiatives with business goals. The package includes comprehensive benefits and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 4+ years HR experience.
• Self-motivated, flexible, able to work under pressure.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with labor contracts and union environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build manager capability to provide feedback, coaching and career growth.
• Drive change initiatives and manage change; coach leaders on people and change management.
• Serve as liaison between management and employees on labor matters.
• Interpret and administer labor contracts covering wages and benefits.
• Collaborate with partners to develop HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage complex labor relations.
• Promote collaboration within the HR organization to deliver value.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Labor relations

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree and/or SHRM-SPHR certifications

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

As the Senior HR Generalist supporting Buffalo Trace Distillery you will be a key HR partner, providing HR support and guidance.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Buffalo Trace Distillery.

What You'll Do:

• Build manager capability to provide meaningful feedback, coaching and career growth for team members. Ensure engagement with systems and resources for performance improvement. Improves own skills as defined in development plan.
• Drive change initiatives and effectively manage change through appropriate techniques. Coach leaders on all people and change management initiatives. Foster a positive and workplace culture that reflects the company's values. Lead initiatives with leaders, drives efforts to increase engagement of our team members to ensure a positive work environment within function and across the workplace.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees on labor related matters.
• Interpret and administer labor contracts covering issues such as wages, benefits, and union and management practices
• Collaborate with business partners, to develop and execute HR strategies that support the company's growth and performance strategy. Identifies business drivers and connects people objectives to business partner objectives. Implements and executes effective communications to support company strategic plan/objectives, company values, etc. Fully engages Leadership in understanding HR initiatives, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Adhere to regulatory and legal compliance requirements. Manage complex labor relations matters and provide strategic solutions.
• Participates in and promotes a collaborative team environment by working with the HR organization effectively to deliver value to our business partners.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of relevant human resources experience
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and utilize critical thinking
• Strong organizational, analytical, and technical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and quickly learn new systems and processes
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Masters degree and/or one or more SHRM/SPHR certifications
• Experience in a union environment

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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