HR Specialist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. HR Specialist, your future position? As an HR Specialist, you will be an active member of the Human Resources team, coordinating and providing timely and efficient HR support to the HR function and the business in terms of execution and administration of key HR policies and processes according to business needs, corporate guidelines and local policies. Salary expectation based on technical experience: $69,000 to $97,000. This position will be based at our Mount Olive, NJ site, working in a hybrid model (4 days at the office, 1 day remote). Occasionally will commute to our Ridgedale and New York locations. Your Main Responsibilities Will Include HR Management Coordination Coordinate HR activities, e.g. talent acquisition processes, local benefits, time and attendance. Be the point of reference and provide advice on own domains of activity. Lead small projects in own domain of activity or act as project team member in cross‑functional projects. Develop and implement solutions based on sound understanding of business context and company practices. Coordinate internship recruitment, university partnerships, career fairs, intern onboarding, and program administration. Support the full recruitment lifecycle for certain Job Levels, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communications, pre‑employment activities, and onboarding. HR Administration Support Provide support to the HR team, management and employees. Provide efficient HR administrative support in compliance with legal, fiscal and other employment requirements. Maintain knowledge of HR policies and advise HR team. With guidance, provide advice based on sound understanding of organization's processes. Administer the Tuition Reimbursement program, review applications, track documentation, communicate with employees, and process reimbursements. Manage employee service milestones and coordinate recognition awards. Employee Relations Be the first contact point for employees, managers and external contacts to provide information, follow‑up and refer people to appropriate resource. With guidance, inform and advise managers and employees about relevant legislation and employee relations policies Processes and Data Process and report on employee data and other HR data using HR systems. Maintain employee information that meets the organization's legal obligations and assists in human resource management and planning by implementing new processes and analyses. Complete routine controls and analysis using available HR systems. Coordinate HR purchase requisitions, vendor communications, invoice processing, and procurement tracking while ensuring compliance with internal purchasing procedures You? Your Professional Profile Includes Post-Secondary / Associate / Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field desirable. Further education in Human Resources or related field desirable 1+ years of experience in Human Resources function English mandatory; bilingual Spanish very beneficial. Analytic Skills. Knowledge of HR legal matters. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, tuition reimbursement, high matching 401k. Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity. At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Givaudan