Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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PURPOSE:

The HR Generalist has a key role in maintaining our employee-oriented company culture. This role consists of “hands-on” management of human resource issues with employees, supervisors and managers. Primary functions of this position include employee relations, employee engagement initiatives, payroll administration, performance management, recruitment, HRIS reporting and employment law/regulations compliance.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

• Lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that encourages empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
• Coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through staff; reports to the HR Manager and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.
• Responsible for all or part of these areas:
• Recruiting and staffing logistics
• Organizational and space planning
• Performance management and improvement systems
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Employee orientation, development, and training
• Policy development and documentation
• Employee relations
• Company employee communication
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Employee services and counseling
• Assist managers with New Hire and on-going training and compliance
• Assist manager in Employee Relation tasks, including annual employee reviews, time and attendance verifications, and employee disciplinary/commendation meetings
• Serves as a backup to the HR Manager in their absence

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 Years directly related HR Experience
• Ability to problem solve and think critically
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Enjoy working with a HR team as well as be self-directed and able to complete projects independently.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develops alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to see the big picture and possesses strong technical skills to solve complex system challenges.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with all levels.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulations

Desirable:

• Strong and in-depth knowledge of human resources practices, policies, requirements, regulations, processes and techniques.
• Strong experience in employee relations
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
• Experience working within HRIS systems

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Base starting salary ranges from $65,000 - $85,000 per year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.

At pladis, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education Assistance, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Employee Product Discounts

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.