Human Resources Business Associate - Joplin, MO Plant

OVERVIEW: Human Resources at General Mills is well-established as a strategic business partner. We enable our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential by building competitively superior talent, agile organizations, world class capabilities and a distinctive and undeniable culture worldwide. The Human Resources Business Associate is responsible for leading the deployment... of key HR initiatives and candidates should have considerable knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices, including but not limited to Talent Management, Compensation, Data Insights and Project Management. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Drive Business Results - through a focus on growing the business, paired with expertise in areas such as organizational design, talent management, and employee relations. • Be a Thought Leader - by understanding industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo, and providing innovative solutions • Grow our Championship Culture - through talent development, process improvement, and high employee engagement by connecting with employees • Act as a Trusted Advisor – by coaching leaders at all levels of the organization with confidence and credibility. • Specific Accountabilities could include: • HR Business Partner for functional client groups • Project lead for change management initiatives • Partner with HR Manager and leadership in strategy development and execution • Led initiatives around annual process management (e.g. performance management cycle), workforce planning, diversity & inclusion, etc. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field preferred • At least 3 years of relevant experience required. • Previous manufacturing experience is highly preferred. • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy • Strong customer service focus • Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Visio, and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed • Ability to drive results in a highly ambiguous and constantly changing environment • Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills – ability to prepare and analyze HR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results • Ability to lead and manage projects independently ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: • International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $68700.00 - $103200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance