Portfolio Business : CP Kelco

CP Kelco is a leading producer of specialty ingredients which are added to improve texture, consistency, and stability in food, pharmaceutical and industrial products.

Our products are derived from renewable raw materials found in nature for use in jam, fruit and milk drinks, confectionery products as well as industrial applications.

We work across the whole value chain from natural raw materials to customers’ end products. CP Kelco is part of the JM Huber Corporation, one of the largest privately held, family owned companies in the United States.

With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a combined material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

As a Human Resources Specialist you will be responsible for applying human resources expertise through various areas such as compensation & benefits, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, and employee and labor relations to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the HR department in the Okmulgee, OK manufacturing plant.

This is a unionized 24 / 7 manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage training budget and utilize LMS and other tracking methods to document and ensure all training is completed and documented timely.
• Select and contract external training programs and consultants.
• Mediate difficult interactions and facilitate conflict resolution meetings.
• Conduct exit interviews making action recommendations as needed.
• Lead challenging HR-related investigations and bring to closure by applying sound judgement and HR knowledge.
• Maintain various records such as employee personnel and training files, shift calendars, turnover log, job descriptions, seniority roster, etc.
• Responsible for the accuracy of human resource information system records, compiling reports from the database as needed, and presenting data and recommendations to managers.
• Participate in recruiting efforts by coordinating career fairs, conducting interviews, obtaining reference checks, and managing interview logistics.
• Administer the internal job bid / posting process.
• Compose accurate, clear, and concise internal and external correspondence.
• Troubleshoot and collaborate to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll standards, including the administration of the perfect attendance program.
• Serve as local SME (subject matter expert) on all union and non-union benefit programs and systems and lead the annual open enrolment process.
• Coordinate new employee and contractor orientations and onboarding.
• Support bi-annual performance review process and employee engagement surveys through communications and progress tracking.
• Provide back-up coverage for HR Generalist as needed.
• This is an onsite role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• One to five years experience in human resources or related area
• Familiarity with State and Federal employment laws and other government compliance regulations.
• Familiar with recruiting and hiring process for entry level positions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, dependable, confidential, and accurate with ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaborative skills.
• Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability.

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J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO / AAP employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Last updated : 2024-06-07