HR Generalist

at  Refresco

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CAREER!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Generalist, with direction from HR leadership, supports all business functions to drive and attain the desired business goals for Refresco North America. This position supports our employees of the Modesto CA plant and its manufacturing operations. The generalist will provide all human resources support to leaders and employees to include: Recruiting, New Hire Orientation and On-Boarding, Employee Development and Training, Performance Management, Compliance and Investigations. The HR Generalist will implement programs to drive the development of the Refresco Culture, build the Talent Pipeline, and further develop HR Systems and Processes.
Salary range: $67,500-$85,000 per year (depending on education and experience)

Essential Functions:

• Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as employment law.
• Provide a progressive, best practice service to all Managers covering areas such as, but not limited to recruitment and selection, employee orientation, performance management, training and development, organizational change, communication programs, industrial relations and manpower planning.
• Develop successful client relationships/business partnerships.
• Resolve basic to complex problems by leveraging business / HR knowledge and client relationships.
• Anticipate business needs, think proactively and respond appropriately.
• Logically organize ideas on issues, develop thorough execution plans and drive the process to successful implementation.
• Work with and network with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by the position’s supervisor/manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience required. HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Bachelors degree or related field preferred.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Labor Relations and Union Relations a plus.
• Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification preferred.
• Proficient MS Office programs; must have intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications required.

Position-specific skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Strong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task while paying attention to detail and working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated professional success payroll administration, recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to speak effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate activities to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to interpret the company’s policies and procedures to management and hourly employees.

Work Environment Demands:

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• The position works in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as employment law.
• Provide a progressive, best practice service to all Managers covering areas such as, but not limited to recruitment and selection, employee orientation, performance management, training and development, organizational change, communication programs, industrial relations and manpower planning.
• Develop successful client relationships/business partnerships.
• Resolve basic to complex problems by leveraging business / HR knowledge and client relationships.
• Anticipate business needs, think proactively and respond appropriately.
• Logically organize ideas on issues, develop thorough execution plans and drive the process to successful implementation.
• Work with and network with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by the position’s supervisor/manager