Ecolab is seeking a Human Resources Manager for their FRS division.
For more than 40 years, we have been the global leader in cleaning, sanitation, and food safety for Food Retail Services. Our industry knowledge has earned us the respect of the world's top limited-service chains. Ecolab's Food Retail Services division provides a retail dedicated program that helps food retailers maintain a healthy and clean store while resolving food safety issues and enabling growth. Our experts in food safety and operational excellence help protect our customer's brand image and bottom line.
The HR Manager for the Food Retail Services (FRS) division will be responsible for providing day-to-day and strategic human resource generalist consultation to approximately 700 employees across the globe. Key areas of responsibility include employee relations, organization and talent development, succession planning, change management, and salary and bonus planning. This position will report to the HR Director global specialty group.
What's in it For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and a healthy environment.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

What You Will Do

• Provide forward-thinking HR consultation on strategic and operational issues by proactively assessing the work environment and culture and identifying and implementing appropriate action. This may include developing and implementing programs in the areas of talent development, rewards/recognition, employee engagement, or other initiatives to improve overall organization health and performance.
• Participate in the development of the annual business plans to understand the key requirements and business issues. Translate the key business issues into human resource strategies and action plans to support the business growth plans.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers in the areas of employee relations, employee development, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, and policy/procedure-related issues.
• Lead the global human resource assessment of leadership through the consistent assessment of talent, identification of key strengths and gaps in the organization, and the development of action plans to address the organization's needs. Drive development, engagement, and retention strategies to diversify our talent bench and support continued associate advancement.
• Using HR expertise and knowledge of the organization, lead the process for all annual HR cycle activities including talent plan, performance appraisal and individual development planning, salary plan, stock option awards, and incentive plan payouts.
• Provides employee and manager training including Performance, Planning and Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Assessment, and Succession Planning and Leadership Development.
• Provide HR-related data and reporting to leaders to promote data-driven decision-making and strategy development.
• Participates in corporate-wide HR service delivery improvement projects.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure the organization's recruiting needs are fulfilled.
• The role is an active member of the senior management team for FRS.

Position Details

• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina; with relocation assistance offered if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or other related area.
• 6 years of progressive human resources generalist experience across multiple areas which may include a combination of HR generalist and specialist experience such as employee relations, compensation administration, training and development, and talent acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MA in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
• Proven employee relations and active listening skills
• Customer service focus
• Experience with compensation administration
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, time, and project management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, and implement solutions
• Strong analytical thinking expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset and ability to align training initiatives with business objectives

About Food Retail Services (FRS)
From locally owned businesses to large, well-known brands, our Food Retail Services team delivers cleaner, safer stores to a wide range of grocery and retail customers spanning over 55 countries. Operating under the Ecolab and Chemstar brands, we provide a combination of innovative products, food safety and compliance audits, and digital solutions. We are an integral part of our customers' food safety programs at both the corporate and store level, driving insights and delivering maximum food safety protection.
Benefits
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

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