HR Generalist

Requisition ID: 69991

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool , KitchenAid , JennAir, Maytag , Amana, Brastemp , Consul , and InSinkErator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers ( . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook ( , Twitter ( , LinkedIn ( , Instagram ( and YouTube ( .

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.