Sr. HR Generalist

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to lead HR initiatives in a dynamic environment. In this role, you'll manage recruitment, foster employee relations, and partner with leadership to enhance workplace culture. With a focus on talent retention and compliance, your contributions will be vital in shaping a positive work atmosphere. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will help drive organizational success and support a cooperative spirit among its farmer-owners.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Flexible Scheduling Options

Vacation Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Parental Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in recruitment, employee relations, and compensation.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities and ensure adequate staffing.
• Handle employee relations issues confidentially and provide excellent service.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Compensation Management

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

Coaching/Counseling

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HR Certification

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. HR Generalist! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

The Senior HR Generalist will handle all HR-related issues for the designated facility including: employee relations, the recruitment process, compensation and benefits inquiries, developing strong business partnerships, advising managers on HR policies/compliance, as well as supporting established programs that make for a positive work environment and talent retention. This position will also manage projects and/or be part of project teams as necessary.

A Day in the Life...

* Manages recruitment activities of the assigned business units to ensure adequate staffing (partnering with agencies, recruiters, and others) including managing the entire staffing process from inception to the on-boarding process.
* Develops strong business partnerships by advising and partnering with operations by being an ambassador for the HR department by communicating key human resources deliverables that support a positive work environment.
* Handles employee relations issues within defined business units confidentially by providing excellent customer service through availability, responsiveness, and follow through.
* Partners with other HR professionals on compensation, benefits, management development, training, performance management, and other key issues for supported employee groups, and carries out specific deliverables in a timely manner. Will participate in cross-functional project teams as needed.
* Executes HR administrative paperwork to insure key employee information is up-to-date and accurate.

What We Are Looking For:

* 5+ years of experience in all facets of human resources (recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and coaching/counseling)
* Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Consulting, influencing, and presentations skills are a must
* Bachelor's Degree and/or HR Certification preferred
* Strong business acumen, clear ability to partner with senior business leaders
* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and influencing skills

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.