Factory Human Resources Generalist Factory Human Resources Generalist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Mount Sterling, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Factory HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the employee experience by partnering with leaders and employees across the full HR lifecycle, including recruiting, employee development, labor relations, policy interpretation, compensation and benefits administration, employee recognition, compliance, and HR reporting. This role serves as a trusted onsite resource, balancing day‑to‑day employee support with proactive workforce planning and continuous improvement. The Mount Sterling, Kentucky plant is a core Nestlé Prepared Foods facility where employees contribute directly to producing HOT POCKETS® products enjoyed nationwide. The site offers a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment with 24/7 operations and a strong presence in the local community. This position supports second‑shift operations, with working hours from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mount Sterling factory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of formal education
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level Human Resources role in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment is preferred
Thorough understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker’s Compensation).
Travel (10% or more).

Nice To Haves

Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
Project Management experience (I.e., such as conducting a wage survey or helping revising handbook policies)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as HRIS systems. PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) preferred.
Ability to work independently, reliably and allocate time efficiently

Responsibilities

Aid in execution of the Nestlé People Strategy processes that attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees to support the organization's short- and long-term strategic business needs.
Support Nestlé initiatives such as the Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes for the organization such as talent development, organizational planning, and organizational change management.
Ensure the culture & working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable.
Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly/monthly people data reports and other ad-hoc works in progress.
Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing through onboarding and retention of the right talent with alignment to the sites’ staffing strategy
Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posts announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates and other related tasks.
Utilize the performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development
Provide support to People Managers through the tools available in assisting individual and team performance improvement
Mentor site Leadership on all people management and development issues
Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed
Build and maintain relations with employees at the manufacturing site, to promote and foster an environment of open communication and transparent, candid feedback.
Conduct investigations, provide coaching, and document findings, when required
Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and business initiatives
Perform planned/impromptu investigations and audits to ensure and/or maintain EEO/AA/OFCC or Federal/State employment law compliance in practice as it related to hiring, training, transfers, or promotions of people assets.