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Chr Hansen, Inc Hiring for HR Business Partner at West Allis, WI  Full Time

Job Description

Location:[[West Allis]]
State:[[Wisconsin]]
Country:[[United States]]

Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?

What we can offer you!

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!
  • 401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)
  • Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)
  • Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy
  • Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)
  • Disability Income Protection
  • Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary
  • 100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programwith up to $1,000 in incentives
  • Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing
  • FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases

At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!

General Summary

This position works under general direction and acts as a partner to his/her client groups to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Responsible for providing the full range of HR support including, but not limited to, employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, learning and development and performance management.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

  1. Acts as a liaison between hiring managers and Recruitment Specialist to coordinate the talent acquisition process for client groups. Responsible for participating in interviews and assisting with the final decision process. Regularly reviews recruitment methods and partners with the Recruitment Specialist, as needed, to maintain a competitive position in the market.

  2. Provides guidance to client groups to plan effective on-boarding and in-boarding for new and transferring employees through the “Come Fly with Me” program. May deliver new hire orientation to support the onboarding process.

  3. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to client groups (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Provides guidance on formal performance management processes and tools.

  4. Helps client groups identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities and provides input on workforce planning, succession planning and organizational review processes.

  5. Recommends employee and team development activities and programs. Facilitates team development sessions.

  6. Assists client groups in understanding and monitoring the “pulse” of employees through engagement surveys to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase engagement and retention.

  7. Investigates and resolves employee relations issues and complaints. Focuses on creating a positive employee relations environment and culture.

  8. Works closely with client groups to understand business goals and support new approaches, policies and procedures to support continuous improvement. Supports in communicating and implementing proactive strategies to improve organizational effectiveness.

  9. Provides guidance to management through employee offboarding. Coordinates exit interview process for client groups and communicates findings to management.

  10. Communicates, enforces and interprets Company policies.

  11. Participates in local and/or global projects by establishing objectives, setting timetables, researching, planning/organizing and implementing.

  12. May participate in other local and/or global processes, committees or programs including, but not limited to, safety, benefits, compensation, HRIS, DEI, reporting, wellness, engagement and training/development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  1. Ability to interact and communicate to all levels within the organization in order to gain support and achieve results.

  2. High ethical standards, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy are essential.

  3. Ability to make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions.

  4. Knowledge of Human Resources industry trends and employment legislation (federal, state and case law) and business acumen to maintain literacy about the business’ financial position, strategic direction, value chain and culture.

  5. Proven ability to handle changing priorities.

  6. Must be able to embrace a sense of urgency and resourcefulness required in a fast-paced company.

  7. Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  8. Proven self-starter, capable of carrying projects through to completion.

  9. Desire and ability to participate in professional development and maintain professional networks.

  10. Possess business acumen to maintain an understanding of the business’ financial position, strategic objectives, value chain and culture.

  11. These characteristics are normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a Business field with five years’ experience in a Human Resources Generalist role.

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable and in an office setting. Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate. Domestic and international travel is required up to 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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AboutChr. Hansen

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.

We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.

At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

If you need more information?

Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here:

  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
  • The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES, FEMALES, PROTECTED VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITIES.
•Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
•Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
•The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

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