Working in partnership with other HR teams, the expertise and focus of the HR Operations team is supporting line managers with NA employee relations matters, performance management, policy queries and guidance on NA HR processes. The team’s objective is to provide consistent support with HR processes and enable smooth running of NA HR operations, and simultaneously build Unilever employee’s experience at Key Employee Moments. The role requires a customer mindset and strong bias for action. These activities will include, but are not limited to, Performance Management, Employment Law/Legal Compliance, Employee Advocacy, advising on HR policies and processes.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The People Experience Lead (Assistant HRBP) will be the key HR contact and the Face of HR department for the factory employees. She/he is responsible for supporting day to day operations in all aspect of the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters.
Seek continuous improvements in HR policies and evaluate current processes for increased efficiencies
Ability to direct and manage end to end ownership of HR solutions/rollouts for the site.
Manage and direct project teams from inception to completion, hitting deadlines and documenting progress.
Lead and provide direction to managers regarding Performance Management Process (PMP)
Manage the medical accommodation process to be aligned with federal and state laws
Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment.
Manage the new hire onboarding process to include safety, quality, continuous improvement and operation teams.

Competencies:

Manage escalation of HR support issues through to resolution while maintaining effective communication with all affected stakeholders
Conduct investigations including write-ups, legal conversations, and counseling
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all key HR Tools, systems and processes
Experience navigating and using an HRIS system, such as Workday or similar
Ability to analyze data to make key decisions to drive performance
Demonstrate the ability to design, implement/execute, and measure the impact of organizational interventions

Maintain, coordinate, monitor and report HR trends and issues within scope of work
Coordinate and keep up to date with the on-boarding process with safety and operation teams

What You’ll Need To Succeed

3 – 4 + Year’s Manufacturing Employee Relations or Factory HR experience
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Labor relations and grievance handling experience preferred
Ability to provide both verbal and written information clearly, succinctly and persuasively as well as ability to influence others
Strong organizational skills are important as well as attention to details and an ability to multitask and see work through to conclusions (project management experience a plus)
General knowledge of employment laws and practices
Proven track record of successfully working in a complex, matrix organization
Ability to work independently, taking ownership to positively influence the end result despite differing goals and priorities
Action-oriented to initiate appropriate resources and tools to ensure delivery on key HR processes
Strong stakeholder management with ability to impact and influence different areas of the organization
Continuous improvement / simplification mindset and experience
Ability to travel as needed to field locations across North America

What We Can Offer You

Pay: The pay range for this position is $68,000 to $102,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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