HR Generalist Sr

Position Description

• The [Company] headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, [Company] offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

What are our Values?

• We consider our employees to be our most valued ingredient. [Company] employees are richly diverse in their skills, experience and backgrounds. From engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing and research, our team came to [Company] not just for a job but a career that makes a positive impact on the world by nourishing the crops our growing population needs.

Are you our next Human Resources Generalist Sr?

• We are currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist Sr for our Carlsbad, NM location.  As a business partner and an extension of the overall Human Resources Team, the Human Resources Generalist Sr will work collaboratively with HR partners, employees, and business leaders to provide a culture that supports innovation, risk taking and continuous improvement.  This person will provide HR consultative and business focused services, which will include talent management/development, compensation, benefits, coaching/guidance to People Leaders and employees, employee engagement, employee and labor relations, and day to day HR support.

What will you do?

• Actively contributes to the delivery, communication, and measurement of short- and long-term business strategies and plans in alignment with the broader delivery of enterprise-wide HR programs and functions, including employee engagement, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, career management, managerial effectiveness, and other people development initiatives.
• Works closely with hiring managers and recruiting specialists to support salaried and hourly hiring requests. Provides recommendations for additional manpower to support operational requirements.  Leads the local execution of the talent management strategy, including programs for attracting, retaining and ensuring mobility of high quality talent at all levels.  Develops and monitors the local affirmative action/equal employment opportunity plan.
• Leverages broad labor and employee relations knowledge to optimize management/labor relationships and gain credibility and trust.
• Partners with HR Service Delivery and HR Specialists to support and drive development initiatives in the areas of training, career/succession planning and other organizational development efforts.
• Ensure regulatory, corporate and site safety and environmental standards are being followed by conducting safety audits, and housekeeping tours and supporting appropriate EH&S policy, safety and wellness initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree required. Major in Business or Human Resources preferred.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• 5+ years of human resources experience.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Very knowledgeable of US employment laws and practices.
• Proven business partnering, strategic planning and consultative skills.
• Proven versatility and problem identification and resolution skills in interacting with senior leaders and professionals.
• Understanding of change management principles and practical change management experience.
• Project management skills.
• Candidate must be proficient in a Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with People Fluent and Ceridian HRIS preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills, including excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills are required.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively work and create effective partnerships with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups towards consensus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong business acumen.
• Possesses an unwavering commitment to employee safety and environmental awareness.
• Able to build a culture of innovation by creating an environment  that is accepting of new ideas and rewards creative thinking.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.