HR Generalist

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an HR Generalist, Analyst, (HR) Operations role located at our Greenville manufacturing facility.

This role reports to the Manager of Human Resources Operations for US Manufacturing and Distribution Centers. The incumbent will have an indirect reporting relationship with the Greenville Business HR Leader; sharing ideas, ownership, and accountability for driving improvements and consistency of execution for key HR processes.

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE AND NOT REMOTE 

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead workforce planning and management activities including staffing level planning, time keeping, job bidding, shift assignment, and employee data management 
• Provide guidance and coaching on local policies and practices 
• Support employees and people leaders with inquiries, concerns, and workplace investigations
• Lead and participate in HR Operations projects by providing feedback, insights, and continuous improvement ideas
• Execute and administer various responsibilities associated with turnover and absenteeism data collection and analysis
• Collaborate with other on-site HR personnel for best practice sharing
• Support and oversee administration and execution of annual HR processes including but not limited to annual enrollment, engagement surveys, wage planning and adjustment.
• Regularly partner across the HR Operations team on HR, employee relations, and timekeeping practices and systems
• Flextime on occasion to support all operation shifts
• Travel up to 10% for meetings and events

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of Human Resources or Administrative experience in employee data management, employee relations, providing guidance on local HR policies/practice, or project management

Preferred skills and experiences

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience 
•  Knowledge and exposure to Lean Manufacturing Systems, such as World Class Manufacturing
• Critical thinking and analytical skills regularly to identify issues and trends while developing solutions and/or recommendations to address the root cause
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite

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What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.