Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY

Rooted in a rich railroad heritage, Hager City is one of our two factories in Wisconsin—located across the Mississippi River from Red Wing, Minnesota and about 250 miles from our location in Jefferson. Over 50 dedicated associates come together to produce wet and dry coatings for our pet food brands nationwide, making this location truly special. We also work to do our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Just a stone's throw away from Red Wing, Minnesota, enjoy stunning Mississippi River views and a vibrant array of dining and shopping experiences. Join us in Hager City, where we work as one to create exceptional pet food coatings.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for assisting the Human Resources Manager with planning, administering, and implementing policies and programs relative to recruiting, hiring and employment, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and overall development of human resources. The HR Generalist will also assist the HR Manager with other various HR functions and special projects. This is a factory-based position and previous experience in this environment is preferred.

• Support the HR department goals to drive excellence in people processes
• Assist with employee and labor relations activities in the factory
• Oversee recruiting and staffing activities to find and select top talent
• Assist with performance evaluations and talent development for associates to elevate factory performance
• Manage leaves of absences, short-term disability program, FMLA requests and related personnel policy issues
• Monitor the Affirmative Action Program and EEO Compliance, ensuring adherence to all employment procedures set forth by the company, Federal and State laws
• Counsel, coach, and drive continuous improvement efforts pertaining to the working environment – facilitate conflict resolution to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Support associate engagement activities and team building plans through recognition, employee events, and health and wellness events
• Lead associate mental wellbeing initiatives and act as an advocate for company resources, external opportunities, and leadership development surrounding mental wellbeing
• Maintain personnel files and assist in recordkeeping
• Spend time on the factory floor, building relationships with frontline associates and proactively identifying opportunity areas for the HR team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years’ experience in a professional Human Resources role in a manufacturing, warehouse, military, or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $63,000.00 - $95,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID:

331661

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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