Sr. HR Generalist

• The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Sr. HR Generalist to join the Effingham
• Plant! This role will provide HR consultative, project-based, and hands-on
• support to employees and managers. In addition, they will provide expertise and
• support to the team on key HR initiatives and projects related to process
• improvement and overall HR best practices. Working closely with the Plant HR
• Manager and Corporate HR team, they will ensure that HR services support a
• productive, effective, and engaged workforce that contributes to the success of
• the plant and the organization. Areas of expertise include employee relations,
• recruitment, leave administration, onboarding, performance management, among
• others.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change

or be assigned at any time.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business; proactively meet and engage with

all levels and departments of the business.

• Proactively review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend

improvements.

• Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims, escalating to the HR

Manager as appropriate.

• Identify legal requirements related to all aspects of employment and ensure

policies and procedures are in compliance.

• Conduct investigations and manage employee relations, in coordination with

the HR Manager.

• Lead talent acquisition strategy/full cycle recruiting; from posting jobs,

• coordinating interviews, preparing, and making offers, facilitating
• negotiations, deploying pre-employment contingencies, and scheduling on-site
• onboarding.

• Conduct new employee onboarding, including system tasks, benefit, and new

hire orientations to ensure a positive new hire experience.

• Partner with HR Manager on new benefit programs; arrange and conduct employee

presentations including open enrollment, new hire orientation.

• Support guidance and execution of the performance management process.
• Streamline offboarding process and conduct exit interviews.
• Support the training needs of the department and company.
• Oversee the testing and implementation of system upgrades and enhancements as

required.

• Maintain employee records, including personnel files, training, and safety

records.

• Manage employee recognition programs, education reimbursement program, and

employee events, as assigned (e.g., blood drives, flu shots, gift cards,

biometrics, etc.).

• Provide both strategic and tactical day-to-day guidance to managers,

supervisors, and employees (coaching, counseling, career development and

disciplinary actions).

• Position Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
• able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
• below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified
• disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient program and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of employment laws & regulations and familiar with

current HR best practices.

• Ability to convey complex information via both written and verbal

communication in understandable terms at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to influence others without positional authority.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and honesty, and ability to uphold a high level of

confidentiality.

• Possess strong skills in judgment, reasoning ability, and logical thought

process.

• Strategic cause-and-effect, holistic thinking.
• Ability to travel up to 5-10% when needed.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience/training.
• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources; Plant HR experience a

plus.

• Expert level of experience with both an HRIS and ATS is desired.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

• Get to know us: Learn more about our Effingham Plant
• [https://careers.thekrusteazcompany.com/our-locations/effingham]and Culture.
• [https://careers.thekrusteazcompany.com/about/culture]

• Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive
• medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $105/month for employee-only
• coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $45/month for employee-only coverage on
• the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid
• personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance,
• flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident
• insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Learn more about our Benefits

[https://careers.thekrusteazcompany.com/about/benefits].

• Salary Information: An employee in this position can expect a salary range
• between $86,375 and $110,736. We typically pay out between $87,000 and $100,000.
• The actual salary offered will be carefully considered based on a wide range of
• factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification,
• training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives
• based on business performance.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
• stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and
• telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision
• requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined
• area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also
• included. Ability to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment.

• The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. dba The Krusteaz Company, is to hire,
• train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without
• regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or
• military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory,
• mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or
• characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.