HR Generalist

Job Location: ​Franklin Park​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

The HR Generalist is responsible for local training & development initiatives for salaried employees and serves as the Internal Communication Ambassador, promoting effective information flow and engagement.  

Main Responsibilities:

Employee Training
•    Assist with organizing and participating in employee training sessions as required.
•    Develop and monitor training budget: reconcile training actual spend.
•    Manage training policy, process, communication and tracking in alignment with NA approach. Update policies as needed (via emails or on the HR boards).
•    Drive local training needs & delivery in alignment with North America Talent.
Talent Development
•    Support NA Talent & local HRBPs.
•    Support local talent development initiatives.
•    Drives local Industrial Graduate Program.
•    Prepare for every annual employee training sessions: Alchemy, Frontline Supervisor Training, Inclusion and Respect, other…
•    Work with various departments to develop training plans and ensure the execution of such training.
Diversity and Inclusion
•    Support inclusive practices in training and communication.
Internal Communication
•    Ensure all organizational announcements and communication is made available to hourly workforce via communication boards, Forward Kiosk etc.
•    Support deployment of the biannual You Survey, support communication of results and develop action plans.
•    Support recognition programs for hourly and salary departments.
•    Generating and sending out Internal Communications.
•    Organize events and collaborate with Internal Communication on their execution.
•    Promote a digital culture (e.g. Yammer). 
Employee Relations
•    Provide guidance and interpretation of policy and legislation to employees.
•    Assist Sr HR Generalist with general human resources practices and procedures.
Other Projects
•    Assist with Employee programs such as: recognition programs, service awards, retirements, and other programs as required. 
Safety
•    Promote a Safety oriented culture and support all the local H&S initiatives.
Quality and Food Safety
•    Ensure all program requirements/standards regarding quality and food safety are implemented, practiced and maintained.

Who we are looking for:

•    Talent Development Strategies: understanding of training requirements and skills assessment.
•    IC Best Practice: knowledge of communication tools and strategies to engage employees effectively.
•    Project Management: skills to plan, execute and evaluate training and communication initiatives.
•    Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft MS environment including Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
•    Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitive information.
•    Familiarity with Human Resource Information Systems and payroll systems
•    Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced team environment

4-7 years of experience

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. 

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. 

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. 

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.