Human Resources Generalist

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Under the direction of the HR Manager/Business Partner, the HR Generalist provides a broad range of expert services, including recruitment and succession planning, employee development and training, labor-management relations, employment law and policy interpretation, compensation and classification management, benefits administration and employee rewards/recognition, and regulatory compliance guidance and HR reporting. This position will be onsite 5 days a week, Monday-Friday.

Key Outputs / Deliverables:

Execute HR Strategy (30%):

• Aid in the execution of the Nestle's People Strategy processes to attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees, supporting the organization's short- and long-term strategic business needs.
• Support Nestle's initiatives such as the Nestle's Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes, including talent development, organizational planning, and organizational change management.
• Ensure an open, empowering, fair, and equitable culture and working environment.
• Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly/monthly people data reports, and other ongoing ad-hoc tasks.
  
  

Recruitment (25%):

• Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing, ensuring the onboarding and retention of the right talent aligned with the sites's staffing strategy.
• Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posting announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, and interviewing candidates, among other related tasks.
  
  

Performance & Talent Management (10%):

• Utilize performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development.
• Provide support to People Managers by utilizing available tools to assist in individual and team performance improvement.
• Mentor site leadership on all people management and development issues.
  
  

Employee / Labor Relations (25%):

• Serve as a liaison between employees and site leadership as needed.
• Build and maintain relations with employees at the manufacturing site to promote an environment of open communication and transparent, candid feedback.
• Conduct investigations, provide coaching, and document findings when required.
• Act as a liaison between employees and site leadership as needed.
  
  

Compliance (10%):

• Support a holistic safety focus by driving people-related safety goals and business initiatives.
• Conduct planned and impromptu investigations and audits to ensure compliance with EEO/AA/OFCC or Federal/State employment laws related to hiring, training, transfers, or promotions.
  
  

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Human Resource Management or a related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level Human Resources role, preferably in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment.
• Thorough understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker’s Compensation).
• Travel required (10% or more).
  
  

Critical Experiences:

• Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
• Project Management experience, such as conducting a wage survey or assisting in revising handbook policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems. Experience with PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and efficiently allocate time.
  
  

Req 309593

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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