Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Who We Are:

At Butterball® Farms, we Imagine Butter Differently. We are passionate about our role in producing artisan-quality, embossed tabletop and flavored butters that will create a sophisticated customer experience. We believe strongly that those that support our passion for producing our butters are the key to our success. At Butterball® Farms, we know we couldn't do what we do without our employees, neighbors, and community partnerships. Our mission is to Enrich Lives and we do that by following our guiding principles:

• Have integrity in all interactions.
• Anticipate and address customer needs.
• Diligently pursue excellence.
• Promote continuous learning and innovation.
• Make the workplace an enjoyable and integrated part of life.
• Communicate openly and honestly to promote effective teamwork.

Who You Are:

We are currently searching for an HR Generalist that will focus on employee relations, employee engagement and development to join our HR team. This is an on-site role that will be responsible for employee relations and investigations, performance and talent management, training and development, compensation, recognition, morale, and occupational health and safety.What You'll Do:In this role you will be able to jump in and start making an immediate impact. Specifically, you'll:

• First and foremost, resonate with our guiding principles and mission as an organization
• Utilize your 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment along with your Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field (HRCI or SHRM certification a plus!) to contribute to the success of the HR department
• Build trust with employees and managers by resolving complex employee relations issues and conducting and leading effective, thorough, objective investigations and participating in employee disciplinary meetings and separations
• Utilize excellent interpersonal communication skills to work collaboratively with leaders with performance management guidance regarding coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions
• As a people developer, facilitate professional development training and certification activities for all staff which may include anti-harassment, safety, leadership development, and professional development
• Be a talent ambassador by participating in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success which includes reviewing and tracking document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, tracking educational grants, continuing education, work assessments, safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications
• Conduct new hire orientation and facilitate employee recognition programs to build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

What You'll Get:

• Mission-driven company
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life and AD&D Insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Company performance bonuses
• Company cell phone
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer time off

If you are an HR professional that is looking for a strong, mission-driven company where you can create a great employee experience, develop people to their fullest potential and make a profound impact in your community, we'd love to talk with you! Spanish speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply! We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.