Senior HR Generalist - Buffalo Trace Distillery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with management, provide HR guidance, and help drive engagement and performance across the site.

This full-time, onsite role requires 4+ years of HR experience and a Bachelor's degree, with a focus on strategic HR, labor relations, change management, and strong communication. The position offers a salary range of $98,000–$148,000 plus benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of HR experience.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to work under pressure.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build manager capability to provide meaningful feedback, coaching and career growth for team members.
• Drive change initiatives and manage change through appropriate techniques; coach leaders on people and change management.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees on labor related matters.
• Interpret and administer labor contracts covering wages, benefits, and union and management practices.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop and execute HR strategies that support growth and performance.
• Adhere to regulatory and legal compliance requirements; manage complex labor relations matters.
• Participate in and promote a collaborative team environment within HR.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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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