HR Generalist Senior

Sensient•Amboy, IL

3d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you. We are looking for a dynamic Senior HR Generalist to join our team. Are you ready to be the go-to HR person for a fast-paced, high growth manufacturing facility? Are you able to build rapport quickly and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers across all levels? Do you have a bias toward action with a focus on getting things done and making things happen? Are you a problem-solver with the ability to develop and execute practical solutions? Bring your hands-on approach, high level of employee engagement and ability to monitor the "pulse" of the organization to Sensient Flavors. Join the team with great taste in this full-time office-based position at our Amboy, Illinois plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, preferably in Human Resources is required.
Minimum 4 years HR Generalist experience of the full HR/employee lifecycle in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A true pro-active, hands-on approach, high level of employee engagement as well as the ability to successful monitor the “pulse” of employees.
Demonstrated ability to successfully and independently manage employee relation issues while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Build rapport quickly and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers across all levels.
A strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and act on this.
Proficiency in Excel and Oracle HCM Cloud is a plus.

Nice To Haves

SHRM CP or PHR certification a plus.
Proficiency in Excel and Oracle HCM Cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide operational HR support and expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, organizational changes, learning and development, performance management, benefits and compensation.
Act as a central HR contact person for the site advising on HR policies and procedures and effectively manage employee relations issues (union and non-union sites).
Consult with leaders on general HR policies and procedures and assist employees with HR related issues.
Oversee HR and payroll procedures (new hires, terminations, promotions, merit increases etc.), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Ensure compliance with employment law, Corporate & Group directives.
Own the recruitment process: obtain approvals, maintain updated job profiles, source and screen candidates, or work in close liaison with in-house Recruiters when required.
Ensure all onboarding and off-boarding activities are delivered and improvement action items completed. Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly HR reporting.
Actively lead projects/actions arising from the HR strategy or from policy/procedure changes.
Set up and facilitate employee Roundtable meetings, ensuring actions are assigned to action owners for completion.