Human Resources Representative – Kansas City
The Human Resources Representative is a strategic business partner that will have responsibilities for leading key HR initiatives, providing safety/training and development, and policy execution for all levels of the facility. The position will also have direct responsibility for leading payroll, disability processes, managing the plant’s uniform vendor and overseeing the HRIS process.
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.
- Support other duties, plant and function initiatives as needed
- Lead and coordinate safety and training and development initiatives
- Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives.
- Develop short- and long-term strategies to drive organizational effectiveness, productivity, and improvements in key metrics.
- Create an environment where all employees are encouraged & developed to reach their full potential.
- Model Kansas City plant values.
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
- Ability to create and lead strategic initiatives
- 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
- Ability to lead and manage projects independently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate or BA/BS Degree Preferred
- 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
- Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
- 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
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
- Relocation support will be offered to applicants within the United States.
- International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best – bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.