Location: [[mfield2]] ​​​​​State: Wisconsin Country: [[mfield1]] Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Join us as our new Senior HR Generalist This role operates under general supervision and serves as the primary point of contact for human resources matters at the Wausau, WI and Saskatoon, SK facilities. It involves providing support to site employees and managers for their HR needs, requests, and projects, and appropriately directing specialized requests to other HR Representatives based on their area of expertise. In this role, you'll make and impact by: + Acting as a key member of the sites leadership teams to ensure alignment and integration of HR strategies and initiatives with site goals and objectives. + Partnering with site hiring managers during the talent acquisition process by participating in interviews and selection decisions. + Providing guidance to client groups to plan effective onboarding and inboarding for new and transferring employees. Conducts new employee orientation. Providing guidance to management through employee offboarding. Coordinating the exit interview process for assigned sites and communicates trends to management + Offering day-to-day performance management guidance to managers at assigned sites (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Provides guidance on formal performance management processes and tools. + Recommending employee and team development activities and programs. Facilitates team development sessions in collaboration with the Learning, Leadership & Culture team. + Working closely with management and employees at assigned sites to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Advises management on appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. + Communicating, enforcing, and interpreting Company policies. + Collaborates within the Global & Regional People & Organization team to support tasks and projects as needed. To succeed you must hold: + High ethical standards, confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy are essential. + Ability to make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions. + Knowledge of Human Resources industry trends and employment legislation (federal, state and case law). + Must be able to embrace a sense of urgency, innovation, and resourcefulness required in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to handle changing priorities. + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities. + Proven self-starter, capable of carrying projects through to completion. + These characteristics are normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a Business field with one to three years of Human Resources experience. + HR experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred as well as HR experience in Canada. Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! Application deadline: 9/27/24 At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com (https://www.novonesis.com/en/careers) Not the right fit for you? Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away. #LI-Hybrid