Human Resources Generalist - Primient

HR Generalist

Loudon, TN

Ready for an HR career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1,700+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world’s best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products – that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dynamic and capable HR Generalist to join our team. Reporting to the site HR Business partner, this position will be based at our Loudon, TN site, supporting two manufacturing plants co-located. This exciting and challenging role will require you to use your HR knowledge and experience to shape our people strategy, implement HR processes and initiatives, manage employee relations, and provide support to managers on all HR matters, including employee relations, employee engagement, performance management, recruitment and selection, on- boarding, and facilitating learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on on-site HR support to managers on HR issues.
• Provide guidance to management and front-line supervisors on employee relations matters and performance management issues.
• Conduct training for managers and employees on HR and company policies.
• Participate in HR projects such as talent acquisition and retention, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Work proactively with plant leadership teams to assist in identifying and developing processes to strengthen employee engagement.
• Conduct effective and objective investigations regarding disciplinary issues.
• Manage employee performance and support disciplinary process where necessary.
• Co-lead our local recruitment efforts with support from our Global Talent Acquisition team.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• 4+ years of professional experience in HR
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations in [region]
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to finish
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Presentation Skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rewards & benefits
Competitive salary / 401K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Medical insurance from day one.

Career development

Our structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role. You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

The role will be based at our site in Loudon, TN.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.