HR Talent Generalist, Beech Island Mill

Kimberly-Clark•Beech Island, SC

7d•$79,880 - $94,440•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Talent Generalist serves as a trusted business partner to manufacturing leaders at the KC Beech Island Plant. The role supports talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, learning and development, and workforce planning. It helps build a high-performing, engaged workforce by coaching leaders, developing team capability, supporting organizational change, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. The Beech Island Plant is transitioning from a traditional system to a High Performance Work System (HPWS), where employees are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, develop new skills, and influence business results. The role supports this transition and the site's people strategies, HR programs, employee experience, and corporate initiatives. The position is based at the Beech Island, South Carolina plant. The stated salary range is USD 79,880–94,440. The role is eligible for a target bonus and includes access to a comprehensive benefits suite, including a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Human Resources experience.
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and employees through coaching and difficult conversations.
Strong employee relations experience.
Proven credibility and engagement with frontline/hourly employees.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, plant, or operations HR.
Ability to work effectively in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment.
Clear, concise, and direct communication style.
Ability to navigate organizational change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
Strong floor presence and comfort engaging employees across the facility.
Ability to operate independently with limited development required.

Nice To Haves

High Performance Work System (HPWS) experience.
Multi-site HR experience.
Organizational transformation or change-management experience.
Continuous improvement experience.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Willingness to relocate in the future.
Experience in facilities of similar scale.

Responsibilities

Coach leaders on onboarding, performance management, employee relations, development planning, and career growth.
Support implementation of people strategies aligned with business objectives.
Partner with leaders to develop action plans based on engagement and culture survey results.
Support recruitment activities, hiring events, onboarding programs, and workforce planning initiatives.
Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps, succession opportunities, and development needs.
Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
Facilitate team effectiveness, leader assimilation, and change management efforts.
Drive continuous improvement through coaching, collaboration, and problem solving.
Support site communications, recognition programs, engagement activities, and community initiatives.
Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, teamwork, and employee ownership.
Partner with leaders and Centers of Excellence on compensation, retention, and workforce solutions.
Support implementation of HR programs and corporate initiatives at the site.