HR Generalist - Jacksonville

Kraton • Jacksonville, FL

10d

About The Position

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Human Resources team at our Jacksonville, FL location.

The HR Generalist is responsible for influencing or leading various HR activities, including Safety & Sustainability, HR business partnership, maintaining HRIS (SuccessFactors), supporting employee relations and performance management while ensuring compliance with labor laws. This role requires a proactive tactical approach to support the organization’s strategic goals.

We offer comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to:

Medical Insurance, including TelaDoc - multiple plans available
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
Dental & Vision Insurance   
Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level  
Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees        
Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Self-starter with ability to drive projects, milestones, and goals to completion.
• Ability to listen for understanding and make recommendations.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in the areas of safety, integrity, ownership, creativity, teamwork, courage, and agility.
• Hungry, Humble, Smart
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational behavior, labor relations or employee relations.
• Other bachelor’s degrees will be considered in conjunction with HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Sustainability: Act as a role model to ensure safety and sustainability efforts, particularly community responsibility and talent attraction, are a focus at the local level.
• HR Business Partnership: Partner with employees and management to communicate and give guidance on various Human Resources activities, development programs, policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• HRIS and Employee Recordkeeping: Responsible for appropriate updates to HRIS and local file management.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the local recruitment process by leveraging internal talent acquisition resources, onboarding tools and interviewing skills.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, ensure proper investigations are completed, address concerns, make recommendations to leaders and promote a positive workplace culture.  Conduct exit interviews to analyze data and make recommendations to leaders for corrective action and continuous improvement.   Coach leaders on engagement survey activities.
• Performance Management: Coach managers on the consistent use of performance management processes and tools such as performance management forms, individual development plans, succession plans, calibration sessions and compensation planning.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and escalate concerns in a timely manner.
• Operational Excellence: Act in manner that contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, including TelaDoc - multiple plans available
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees