Human Resources Generalist

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering comprehensive daily and project-based HR support. Acting as the primary contact for manufacturing associates at our Mocksville location, this role encompasses recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, communication, engagement, and HR policy and procedure implementation. Additionally, the HR Generalist supports the HR Manager with day-to-day HR tasks, including answering employee questions, conducting exit interviews, and participating in cultural initiatives and engagement activities.

The ideal candidate for the HR Generalist role at Fortune Brands Innovations is a proactive HR professional with strong skills in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management. They are an effective communicator, key contact for manufacturing associates, and excel in managing HR processes and projects while fostering a positive workplace culture  

This is an on-site role reporting into our Mocksville site 5 days a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a primary contact and support to Fortune Brands Innovation Mocksville manufacturing associates for HR questions and partners or escalates issues to the corresponding HR Manager.
• Responsible for onboarding guidance and execution to ensure successful onboarding to Fortune Brands Innovations for all new hires.
• Supports the performance management process for local teams.
• Drafts communications, announcements and finds creative ways to deploy important talent messages.
• Is an HR partner for the site PAR (Positive Associate Relations). Participates in events, engagement committee meetings and is actively involved in driving cultural initiatives and engagement across teams.
• Supports the HR Manager in day-to-day HR support which may include answering employee questions, partnering with people services and employee relations, conducting exit interviews, etc.
• Supports regular HR processes such as merit and bonus, quarterly discretionary equity process, Employee Engagement Survey, etc.
• Supports processing employee changes in HR systems through partnering with various HR team members to execute in various HR systems.
• Supports team building sessions through True Leader Training, New Leader Assimilation support, and other round table and communication events.
• Manages projects as part of the broader HR transformation including process mapping, gathering documents, data and information.
• Manages and participates in other HR and Ad Hoc Projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Degree in HR or relevant field preferred) and a minimum of 3 years working in a HR environment.  HR Generalist experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required; ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization
• Strong, proven customer focus and service
• Expert knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Previous experience with HR systems, preferably UKG and/or Workday, a plus
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be a proactive problem solver and be able to work independently
• Strong project management skills
• Must be an independent and creative thinker
• Must embrace flexibility and be comfortable with change  
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet ongoing commitments and to achieve larger goals

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $60,000 USD -  $85,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.