HR Representative, Kansas City Mill

Key Accountabilities

• Administer annual compensation changes and employee reward/incentive payments
• Administer and lead FMLA, Disability and Leaves of Absence cases in partnership with the General Mills Disability Center
• Serve as a local subject matter expert for leave processes
• Manage and lead the Internal Job Bidding process
• Manage and support employee orientation
• Support annual HR processes including Affirmative Action Planning, Benefits Open Enrollment, Data Validation, Engagement Survey Administration, and other initiatives
• Maintain employee personnel files and documentation in compliance with Global Internal Audit standards
• Provide day-to-day HR customer service to all plant employees, including researching and resolving questions or issues
• Provide support to Plant HR Team
• Manage and support employee retirement prep/celebrations, separations, checklists, and unemployment claim administration
• Provide leadership for HR process improvements
• Lead and coordinate safety and training and development initiatives
• Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives
• Create short- and long-term strategies to drive organizational effectiveness, productivity, and improvements in key metrics
• Develop strategies to encourage and develop employees to reach their full potential

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Education
• Proven experience in HR working with all levels of the organization
• Strong positive employee relations skills
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to implement change and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental HR competencies
• Good analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Visio, and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills – ability to prepare and analyze HR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or BA/BS Degree
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change
• Experience in Workday and Workbrain
• Demonstrated understanding of technology and ability to create solutions to technical challenges
• Sound analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute strategic initiatives in a complex environment
• Mature approach to challenging situations and environments