Unilever hiring Assistant HR Business Partner/Employee Relations Specialist in Chicago, Illinois, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Background & Purpose of the JobAs the leading mayonnaise brand in the US, we have the responsibility to provide the people who love our products with condiments that not only taste good, but are a force for good. Put simply, we believe in Real Taste and Less Waste, that’s why we’re committed to tackling the packaging waste of our products. As our People Partner, you will be the key HR contact and the face of the HR department for the hourly employees at our Chicago Hellmann’s factory. In addition to directly supporting our employees, you are the liaison between our Line Managers and our third-party HR support, acting as the first point of contact for all employee relations and general HR inquiries.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Coach and counsel employees, front line leaders and managers on employee relation matters, performance management and conflict resolution
• Drive site engagement and continuous improvements across HR policies
• Manage end to end HR solutions/rollouts and project teams from inception to completion, hitting deadlines and documenting progress.
• Manage the medical accommodation process and Affirmative Action Plans aligned with federal and state laws
• Manage the new hire onboarding process to include safety, quality, WCM and operation teams.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in HR operations, ideally in a manufacturing environment with previous union and CBA experience preferred
• Must have solid experience in HR operations inclusive of Employee Relations experience (investigations, performance management and compensation reviews)
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
• Experience navigating and using an HRIS system, such as Workday or similar
• Ability to analyze data to make key decisions to drive performance
• Demonstrate the ability to design, implement/execute, and measure the impact of organizational interventions

Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,400 to $126,600. Unilever 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, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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