HR Generalist

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water‑soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon‑intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

About the role

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR‑related duties professionally and supporting the corporate functions within a 24/7 manufacturing work environment. This position will support the HR Business Partner(s) with various activities, including recruiting, employee relations, training and development, and reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of day‑to‑day HR support for the business functions, including staffing, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• Supports recruiting activities with the direction of the corporate recruiter, managing the internal recruiting process, sourcing, interviewing, and selection as needed.
• Maintains the ATS, including maintenance, data, and associated reporting; engages SMEs on an as‑needed basis.
• Builds, maintains, and cultivates partnerships with industry leaders, local colleges/universities, and community leaders for recruitment purposes.
• Assists in campus recruitment efforts.
• Partners on HR processes, policies, procedures, and company initiatives, engaging appropriate leadership and HRBPs as required.
• Acts as a resource on human resources matters, providing guidance, assistance, and support to management, supervisors, and administrators.
• Prepares reports and metrics to measure HR functions, collecting and reporting statistical data such as turnover, diversity, and retention for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
• Uses critical thinking to solve HR issues effectively.
• Administers transactional HR functions such as status changes, investigations, discipline reviews, unemployment claims, reports, and records management.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of local labor laws, state and federal regulations.
• Communicates difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Demonstrates skill and confidence in proactively building relationships both internally and externally.
• Works independently as a self‑starter committed to delivering high customer service, quality, and results.
• Makes decisions in a changing environment and provides counsel to others.
• Anticipates future organizational needs and develops recommended solutions.
• Leads and manages HR projects and partners with vendors, Marketing, Safety, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Supports cross‑departmental teams and projects as necessary.
• Handles additional HR projects, functions, or events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in Human Resources preferred.
• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience or 1–2 years transactional HR experience plus 1–2 years recruitment experience.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• HRIS and ATS experience (preferably WorkforceNow, ADP, and Monster) required.
• Extensive knowledge of policy and procedure as well as federal and state employment laws.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training