Sr HR Specialist, Burley

About the role

The Senior HR Specialist provides advanced HR support by leading complex employee relations matters, coaching frontline leaders, and strengthening the overall employee experience across the plant. This role partners closely with the HR Business Partner and site leadership to drive consistent, compliant, and effective people practices aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and Coach leadership, people managers and employees with escalated employee relations issues (activities may include conducting investigations, managing appeals, addressing misconduct, issuing discipline, suspension, and / or termination)
• Partner with Talent Acquisition team on local recruitment efforts, such as maintaining job requisitions, running talent acquisition events, proactively sourcing candidates, and developing / maintaining the local candidate pool(s) – Hourly & Salary positions
• Manage candidate assessment and selection process to ensure alignment of talent and local business needs / succession plans
• Process voluntary and involuntary separations for in-scope employees (escalated separations & salary), mitigating any potential risks and adhering to local legal requirements
• Manage in-scope employee leave of absence process (salary and delicate situations – to include global/regional/corporate employees), including working closely with vendor, and initiating the leave of absence within the HR system
• Collaborate with the Employee Experience Center, HRBPs and leadership to manage reductions in force / redundancy efforts, organization structure changes, etc
• Work with any relevant local authorities / vendors to ensure local legal requirements and business needs are adhered to – Keeping McCain’s legal team informed on potential heightened risks
• Manage in-scope leave of absence processes, including coordination with vendors and timely communication with employees and leaders
• Aid with workplace accommodations and partner with Occupational Health or Safety teams, where applicable
• Assist with return-to-work and gradual reintegration plans, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up
• Share insights and trends with key stakeholders to drive more effective / efficient HR customer service delivery
• Develop, support and maintain the employee engagement program initiatives that reinforce the company’s goals and culture
• Guide and Assist with the management and implementation of employee retention initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field
• HR Certification a plus
• Proven HR Experience as a HR Generalist working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive HR policy and process knowledge and the ability to apply it
• Extensive Employee Relations experience with strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulation
• Ability to understand and apply HR compliance requirements
• Strong business acumen coupled with project management and analytical skills
• Prowess in teamwork capabilities; strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with impact and handle confidential information
• HR Project delivery with a continuous improvement mindset
• Working knowledge of HR systems, particularly SuccessFactors and Service Now, Kronos and/or Dimensions a plus

Qualifications

• Proven HR Experience as a HR Generalist working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive HR policy and process knowledge and the ability to apply it
• Extensive Employee Relations experience with strong knowledge of employment-related laws and regulation
• Ability to understand and apply HR compliance requirements
• Strong business acumen coupled with project management and analytical skills
• Prowess in teamwork capabilities; strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with impact and handle confidential information
• HR Project delivery with a continuous improvement mindset
• Working knowledge of HR systems, particularly SuccessFactors and Service Now, Kronos and/or Dimensions a plus

Skills

• Employee Relations
• HR Compliance
• Project Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Business Acumen
• HR Systems (SuccessFactors, Service Now, Kronos, Dimensions)

Benefits

Compensation Package: $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

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