Lead HR Generalist (HRBP)

The Lead HR Generalist, reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, is responsible for delivering the end-to-end Human Resources agenda for assigned departments and functions at the site. The role involves implementing and maintaining procedures and programs for site employees in areas such as employment, compensation, communications, employee relations, job evaluations, and position descriptions. This role has one direct report. 

Location: Holdrege Plant (Onsite, Monday-Friday) 

Essential Functions: 

• Work closely with Holdrege management and Team Leaders to foster an environment of trust, respect, and accountability. 

• Partner with assigned departments to measure and continually improve team effectiveness and motivation, people management practices, and processes. 

• Provide coaching, guidance, and direction to team leaders and managers on employee relations issues, including performance reviews, EEO guidelines, corrective action, terminations, reviewing complaints, conducting investigations, and recommending solutions. 

• Interpret, clarify, and develop policies and procedures. Provide expert advice and guidance to management. 

• Investigate complaints of harassment, discrimination, and other policy violations. 

• Drive annual activities for functional areas, such as the Performance Management Process (PMP) and Annual Compensation process. 

• Project manage talent initiatives, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and employee development. 

• Coach leaders to build an engaged workforce and inclusive culture, including analyzing employee engagement survey findings, supporting delivery of action plans, and implementing engagement programs. 

• Formulate and deliver training programs, including Leadership and manager development. Maintain a training and development plan through training needs analysis, individual training & development plans, and consultation with management. 

• Analyze metrics and provide weekly/monthly reports across key HR KPIs to site leadership. 

• Review and implement process changes and efficiencies across various HR processes. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior HR Manager to support the needs of the business. 

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of HR experience. 

• HR experience with performance management, employee relations, and data analytics/reporting. 

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial setting. 

• Knowledge of policies, practices, and principles of employment law, EEO, and AAP regulations. 

• Compliance with local, state, federal, and embecta safety regulations, policies, and procedures. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Preferred Human Resources Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.). 

• Strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 

• Effective skills in counseling/coaching/influencing and conflict management. 

• Proactive approach to defining solutions to meet business needs. 

• Ability to operate collaboratively with all levels across the business based on trust and respect. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a busy environment. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and establish effective work relationships at all levels of the organization.