HR Generalist

Associate HR Business Partner The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Indeed, Our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team. Location Lenexa, KS Job Description The Associate HRBP, GMSQ will partner with the Sr. HRBP, GMSQ in leading and managing the day-to-day HR operations for Ceva’s Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality business unit across two locations in Lenexa, KS and Anniston, AL as well as Ceva’s Autogenous Vaccine business unit in Madison, WI. This role supports the execution of Ceva HR’s policies, procedures, programs, and practices. Responsibilities and Key Duties Serves as a subject matter expert across various HR topics while providing support and guidance to Ceva leadership regarding the application of company policies, procedures and processes. Provides HR-related coaching to leaders and employees as needed Supports line-level leaders in resolving workplace issues, facilitating communication between employees and leadership, and promoting a positive work culture through conflict resolution and effective feedback processes Partners with Sr. HRBP to conduct escalated investigations and determine resolutions for complex violations and/or issues Acts as a strategic advisor to the Talent Acquisition team by providing position insights (including compensation analysis), reviewing and updating job descriptions, partnering with hiring managers to shepherd the hiring process, and attending interviews as needed In partnership with production leaders, facilitates ongoing review of the production career ladder, including eligibility tracking, assessments, and promotion processing Supports the Sr. HRBP in monitoring/tracking annual employee performance cycles, assists in delivering performance calibrations, and provides guidance on goal setting and developmental plans for employees Participates in annual engagement survey planning and data review, as well as the coordination and implementation of actions meant to enhance engagement across all levels of the organization Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation and analyzes resulting data to communicate potential actionable deficiencies (e.g. leader training, benefits, etc.) Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; makes suggestions for policy, process, and program improvements All other duties as assigned Core Competencies Shape solutions out of complexity – open and curious of others’ perspectives. Ability to work well under pressure with tight timelines and multiple projects at once. Ability to prioritize tasks based on the business needs and current priorities Client focus – has in mind client’s satisfaction Collaborate with empathy – has a positive attitude towards collaboration. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Engage and develop – clarifies short-term directions. Professionalism and the desire to learn and grow your Human Resources career Drive ambition and accountability – proactively manages own and others work. Must be a self-starter and take initiative without a lot of direction or supervision Influence others – communicates transparently. Must be able to work with many levels of authority, cross-functionally, up-down-across the hierarchy and cross-culturally Technical / Functional Competencies HR Performance – understands the fundamentals of HR performance practices and policies with the ability to consolidate basic data. Knowledge and ability to handle employee relations issues and sensitive situations. Ability to resolve conflict and effectively communicate difficult information Compensation & Benefits – understands the fundamentals of compensation and benefits practices. Ability to analyze data and understand the results Talent Development – foundational understanding of the tools and practices. Ability to consolidate people data and KPIs People & Organizational Effectiveness – basic understanding of Ceva’s local organization. Ability to read and understand engagement results and provide basic support regarding action planning Facilitation & Change Management – basic knowledge of change management methodologies. Ability to facilitate a workshop or meeting. Able to provide people with listening, feedback, support and advice. Foundational interpersonal and coaching skills Administrative – attention to detail and assurance of data integrity in HR systems Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years) in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organization Development, or closely related field required. Work Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR-related experience with preference in a manufacturing and/or life sciences environment. Has demonstrable knowledge of applicable federal, state and local employment and labor laws. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience working with HRIS systems Other: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred but not required. Physical Requirements Ability to read, write legibly and communicate in English Capable of working extensively with computers Tasks frequently require prolonged mental and visual concentration Working Conditions N/A Travel Required Quarterly travel to neighboring sites may be required, including overnight stays as needed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr