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American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 1 week ago

Sr. HR Generalist

Arabi, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an extensive portfolio of brands. The Sr. HR Generalist will support HR functions for defined client groups, focusing on talent acquisition, management, employee engagement, and compliance with HR policies.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to execute demand planning activity which anticipates hiring and capability needs for given period of time

Recruit and hire candidates to fill vacancies within targeted cycle time

Coordinate elements of hiring process including recruitment, phone screen, interview, background check, medical physical, etc

Support college recruitment efforts as a member of the ASR Group HR Team

Manage regulatory requirements related to tracking of applicant data

Support talent management activity aimed at building talent for the enterprise, including talent reviews, succession planning, college intern program, job rotation, high potential programs, and career development/pathing

Proactively participate and lead local communication/engagement plans aimed at optimizing employee engagement and creating a positive and inclusive work environment

Anticipate and pre-empt employee issues/ concerns. Address employee concerns/ grievances in a collaborative matter if/ when they occur

Execute and resolve investigations in a timely manner

Partner with union leadership to resolve employee concerns and grievances

Administer HR policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements in a consistent basis, as needed

Provide positive counsel and advice to employees, supervisors, and managers as needed

Partner with stakeholders to drive employee recognition programs to create a high level of employee morale

Proactively ensure compliance with legal, statutory and company policies and procedures of HR-related processes and programs

Support efforts to ensure high quality salary planning process

Analyze, Design, Develop, Deliver and Evaluate training programs aimed at building capability for the site

Manage data associated in learning & development through the Learning Management System (LMS)

Understand and support individual development needs and plans

Drive continuous improvement in all HR processes

Lead special projects and events, as needed

Participate in community affairs activity, as needed

Travel required

Performs other duties as required

No direct reports, however, this position will assist with the training and development of the Assistant and Representative positions

Qualification

Employee RelationsTalent AcquisitionHR Functional SkillMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingJudgment/Decision-MakingEmotional MaturityTeamworkCommunication Skills

Required

5+ years of professional high quality experience in Human Resource as either a Specialist or Generalist roles, preferably a combination of both

Highly experienced in managing employee relations and investigations

High skill level in Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Excel, Word)

Ability to speak with a high level of professionalism and presence to individuals or groups

Experience providing HR support to an industrial/manufacturing or distribution/logistics business

Experience in a union environment required

Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline from accredited university

Anticipation – Ability to anticipate business and HR needs, issues and problems and be proactive in addressing such needs

Analytical Skills – Ability to analyze information and made deductions based on information. Ability to track and report data, as needed

Business Acumen & Partnership – Demonstrated ability to understand the business and align HR activity to meet business and employee needs at both strategic and operational levels

Computer Proficiency – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet research

Edge – Well organized, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to communicate and effectively influence others

Emotional Maturity – Ability to withstand pressure and manage emotions effectively to create the right effect on people and organization

Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities

Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings

Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance

HR Functional Skill – General awareness, exposure, and understanding across most HR sub-disciplines

Influencing & Engagement Skills – Ability to proactively engage and influence others at all levels, at times without formal authority. Confidence and ability to have critical conversations, if necessary

Judgment/Decision-Making – Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction

Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification – Ability to frame clear problem statements and use objective information and data to help solve complex business challenges and generate options and solutions for business leaders. Identify opportunities for HR to contribute value to the business

Teamwork/Collaboration – A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results to their clients and the business, overall

Travel – Ability to travel as need throughout domestic and international locations

Working Independently & Efficiently – Ability to work independently with strategic direction. Ability to work with a diverse, geographically-dispersed population

Mobility - Ability to relocate for promotional opportunities