HR Business Partner

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

As a member of the Global Human Resources Functional Team assigned to a specific location and client group(s), the HR Business Partner/Representative plays an important role in advancing ASR Group’s people and organization agenda. This individual brings a high level of energy, professionalism, and execution discipline to support business priorities and deliver high-quality results through both formal and informal influence. Success in this role requires the ability to demonstrate clear value to the business by executing key objectives in close partnership and collaboration with HR and business stakeholders. 

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition 

• Partner with stakeholders to execute demand-planning activities that anticipate hiring and capability needs for a defined period of time. 
• Recruit and hire candidates to fill vacancies within targeted cycle-time expectations. 
• Coordinate key elements of the hiring process, including recruitment, phone screens, interviews, background checks, medical physicals, and related steps. 
• Support college recruitment efforts as a member of the ASR Group HR Team. 
• Manage regulatory requirements related to tracking applicant data. 

Talent Management 

• Support talent management activities that build enterprise talent, including talent reviews, succession planning, the college intern program, job rotation, high-potential programs, and career development/pathing. 
• Conduct new-hire induction to support a positive employee assimilation experience into the ASR organization. 

Employee Engagement 

• Proactively participate in and lead local communication and engagement plans designed to optimize employee engagement and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. 
• Anticipate and proactively address employee issues and concerns; when concerns or grievances arise, address them in a collaborative manner. 
• Partner with union leadership to resolve employee concerns and grievances. 
• Administer HR policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements consistently, as needed. 
• Provide constructive counsel and guidance to employees and supervisors, as needed. 
• Drive employee recognition programs that support a high level of employee morale. 
• Maintain a visible presence with client groups by walking the plant floor daily.

HRIS, HR Operations 

• Proactively ensure compliance with legal, statutory, company policy, and procedural requirements for HR-related processes and programs. 
• Provide education and support to employees regarding benefits. 
• Maintain the internal HRIS and other e-service systems by entering employee-change information, including new hires, changes, terminations, promotions, transfers, and related updates. Update employee files to document personnel actions and provide information for payroll, benefit carriers, and other internal or external stakeholders. 
• Support efforts to ensure a high-quality salary-planning process. 
• Manage personnel files and other HR-related administrative matters in a high-quality, confidential manner. 

Learning & Development 

• Analyze, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs that build organizational capability. 
• Manage learning and development data through the Learning Management System (LMS). 
• Understand and support individual development needs and plans. 

Other 

• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes. 
• Assist with the coordination of special projects and events, as needed. 
• Participate in community affairs activities, as needed. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

Education and/or Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3–5 years of high-quality professional Human Resources experience in a Specialist or Generalist role; a combination of both is preferred. 

• Experience managing an HRIS database. 

• High skill level in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. 

• Ability to communicate with a high level of professionalism and presence when speaking to individuals or groups. 

• Experience providing HR support to an industrial/manufacturing or distribution/logistics business is preferred but not required. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required; a major in HR or a related discipline is preferred but not required. 

• Advanced degree desired, but not required. 

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation –  Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times.  Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.  Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability –  Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Adaptability/Flexibility –  Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

Location of Role

• Crockett, California 

Salary Range: $62,500 - $115,500 plus bonus

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.