HR Generalist

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Plant HR Team, located in Nampa, ID.

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

From your PASSION to ours

As a HR Generalist, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to employee engagement, onboarding, communication, compliance, and reporting. Additionally, the HR Generalist will collaborate with the LAG HR team to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

· Draft and distribute internal HR communications and announcements.

· May facilitate new employee orientation and all other aspects of the new hire process, including processing onboarding paperwork, I-9s and background screens.

· May coordinate and conduct new hire-check ins, stay interviews, and exit interviews - track feedback, and report findings.

· May be responsible for LOA and Benefits administration.

· May process and maintain payroll and timekeeping records on a weekly basis.

· May assist with recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate coordination, and direct sourcing for prospects.

· Perform and maintain accurate HR Programs reporting and tracking, as well as business and regulatory reporting.

· May assist with compliance training, ensuring the site achieves 100% training completion.

· Participate in HR initiatives and special projects.

· Manage the Lactalis American Group Intern program.

· Provide assistance in project analyses and follow-through to complete on time and with accuracy.

· Serve as an employee resource. Answers questions and addresses or escalates issues. Refer to employee handbook, clarifying policies. Partner with HR Manager on documentation and closing out issues.

· Generate HR reports and conduct audits. Maintain employee records.

· Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed, preparing materials, and maintaining HR systems.

· Actively walk the floor/office and engage with employees.

WORK CONDITIONS

· Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

· To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

· This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

· Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

· Bachelor's degree is preferred.

· A major in a related Human Resources or Business is preferred.

Experience

· 4+ years Human Resource experience is required.

Certifications and specific knowledge

· Knowledge of HRIS is recommended.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a strong +

Competencies

· Emotional intelligence

· Planning & Organizaing

· Strategic thinking

· HR – Functional area information systems knowledge and maintenance

· HR – KPI Management and reporting

· HR – Internal communications

· Business acumen

· Labor Law

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.