Human Resources Generalist, days, Lebanon, TN

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

WORK LOCATION IS ON-SITE AT 1125 Darrell Waltrip Drive, Lebanon, TN 37090

WORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

GREAT BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (30 day waiting period)
• 40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online)
• Lifestyle Benefit Program - Reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities
• 401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.
• Additional Discounts: Tuition Reimbursement, Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!
• On-site gym
  
  

JOB MISSION:

New Balance Athletics, a world-class athletic footwear and apparel company, is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional who excels in building collaborative and inclusive work environments to join our team in Lebanon, NH, USA. As the primary HR Business Partner for our Lebanon distribution center and North America Service Center, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our organizational goals and fostering a positive workplace culture.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide proactive guidance and support of distribution operations on strategic HR initiatives, including staffing, training and development, compensation, benefits, communications, and associate involvement.
• Actively engage in daily operations issues from a human resource perspective ensuring strategic initiatives are understood and implemented. Identify opportunities and implement change to positively impact and move the business forward.
• Investigate and respond to employee relations issues in a thoughtful and pro-active manner. Coach and advise leaders on employee relations issues.
• Oversee the performance management process including coaching, performance improvement plans, career development plans, and succession planning for the assigned facility.
• Provide Tier 1 associate support: Utilize and upkeep knowledge base articles to provide Tier 1 responses to baseline employee inquiries in assigned areas.
• Case Management: Initiate and manage cases/ticketing within Workday and ensure all inquiries are tracked from initiation to closure (including any escalations to HR Advisors, HR Operations, COEs, etc.).
• Partner with HR Managers for talent review process for the assigned business units.
• Partner with the training team to share data gathered during talent review sessions to inform strategy and direction of offerings.
• Partner with HR Managers to provide compensation support including salary planning, approval of salary actions, promotions, and job re-leveling.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Workday experience.
• 5 + years of HR Generalist experience, covering associate relations, talent development & performance management.
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing or similar environment is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Proven track record in effectively managing projects and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to work collaboratively and forge strong relationships is critical.
• Established facilitation and mediation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products.
  
  

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.