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Full time
On Site
Cherokee, AL
Human Resources Generalist
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer
Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
Essity's Global Supply Chain/Manufacturing team in North America is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist. This position will be based in our manufacturing facility in Cherokee, AL.
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering various human resources plans and procedures for all employees at the location, assists in recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, maintaining HRIS and files, and provides administrative support within Human Resources and to the location.
We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
What You Will Do
Ensure contract compliance in work practice and pay procedures, remedy inconsistencies and develop procedures to eliminate/reduce occurrences;
Monitor and approve pay data input, provide feedback and guidance as needed;
Support contract development, communication, implementation, and transition process;
Assume a lead role in organization and execution of employee events;
Identify opportunities to promote employee participation in community events and opportunities to promote Essity within local communities;
Support and promote Wellness activates;
Facilitate effective employee communication efforts;
Assist employees with HR related questions and needs such as benefits, purchase programs, verification request and the like;
Identify opportunities to promote Essity as employer of choice;
Participate in College and local Career Fairs;
Participate in candidate selection and screening process and coordinate support activities;
Provide and track compliance for internal and mandated HR required training;
Execute monthly HR reports such as attendance, retention, turnover;
Generate and provide as needed various HR reports such as demographic, termination, new hire, compensation.
Who You Are
Associate Degree in Human Resources or related business discipline required. Bachelor's degree preferred;
Two (2) plus years of human resources experience in a generalist role;
Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred;
Experience with union labor relations preferred;
SHRM certification helpful;
Workday, UKG Dimensions, and/or ADP experience is preferred.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation:
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits.
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.