Senior HR (People & Culture) Generalist (East of the Rockies)

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionGeneral Purpose and Scope of Position:
The People and Culture Generalist is responsible for providing support on a broad range of generalist actions that align with enterprise P&C processes and programs. The position acts as a liaison between employees, management, leadership, and the enterprise's People and Culture team. Our generalist team is focused on supporting a seamless employee experience within Wilbur-Ellis, starting from the time each applicant applies to work with us. You will have responsibility for executing enterprise support processes including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding. You will manage various P&C responsibilities to ensure compliance with employment law. Critical to this role is the ability to successfully work with multiple priorities and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
Key Skills and Abilities:

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• Broad-based HR knowledge in multiple functions including onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, payroll, benefits, training, and performance management
  
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Knowledge and application of state and federal employment laws and ability to research law changes
  
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
  
• Experience with and solid working knowledge of HRIS systems and programs
  
• A minimum of 5 years in a Generalist position required
  
  Key Personal Attributes:
  
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  • Outstanding customer focus and collaborative approach in everything that you do
    
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to independently research and problem-solve
    
  • Comfortable with complex problems, requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovation
    
  • High drive for solution-focused conversation
    
  • Demonstrated use of excellent judgment initiative within defined policies
    
  • Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality, a strong sense of professional integrity, and judgment
    
  • Exceptional attention to detail
    
  • Extreme comfort working in a matrix team focused on collaboration and support
    
    Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Include:
    
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    • Provide guidance to management and employees on human resources issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs
      
    • Assure company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility
      
    • Support PCBPs on core program rollout of compensation and performance management programs (merit planning, bonus planning, succession planning, equity)
      
    • Works closely with the PCBP as needed on strategic HR initiatives that may include Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Learning and Development, Diversity, Compliance, Recruitment, Exit, and/or Compensation-related action items
      
    • Supports the PCBP with the delivery of specific Business Unit P&C initiatives such as coaching managers on performance management, employee development, succession management
      
    • Leads or participates in P&C projects for the enterprise
      
    • Oversees/assists in the day-to-day delivery of Human Resources projects, programs, and strategies (communication, onboarding, talent management)
      
    • Act as liaison between employee/P&C Coordinator and COEs if necessary to provide consultation and problem resolution
      
    • Reviews employee data and approves transactions in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to ensure data integrity necessary for reporting and analysis
      
    • Provides and communicates accurate information to employees regarding benefit eligibility and coverage, and questions
      
      Compensation and Benefits:
      
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      • In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $66,000-$88,000 per year. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for bonus, vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
        
        
        If you are currently a Wilbur-Ellis employee, please notify your Manager before applying for this position. Thank you!
        
        COMPANY CULTURE:
        Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer
        Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
        Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people
        Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
        Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce
        Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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