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New Berlin, New York, Us

• Provide HR Business Partner collaboration and HR support to the New Product Development, Corporate Affairs, Research & Development, Labs, and Soho Café teams.• Align HR programs to business initiatives designed to improve the workplace through diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement, organizational design, talent management, and training and development.• Implement and execute HR programs such as performance management, compensation planning, resource planning, and employee engagement.• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, identify the root cause and determine the best course of action by consulting with internal and external legal counsel as needed.• Develop proactive communications to support HR programs and maintain excellent communication with assigned groups.• Conduct Exit Interviews and assess feedback to identify trends and improve talent retention.• Maintain accurate and complete personnel records and electronic data. • Foster a results-oriented culture through effective coaching and implementation of performance management process and tools.• Partner with colleagues to ensure consistency in program frameworks and implementation.• Navigate and manage matrixed relationships within the plant and with other locations/functional areas.• Interview and screen candidates for positions under assigned groups.• Administer Employee Recognition system (Bonusly) including monitoring employee usage, administering rewards and processing PO's associated with prizes and other incentives.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

• Provided strategic support for ~400 employees across the Corporate functions across North America, which included Finance, Legal, IT, Communications, & Transformation (including eCommerce, Insights, GTM, RGM, & more). Acted as local HRBP to our US-based global employees and coordinated with HQ counterparts in France.• Trained management team on various HR initiatives (i.e. employee recognition, performance, and calibration).• Lead Performance and Talent Calibrations with various groups across the business.• Partnered with the business regarding organizational design changes.• Supported the integration of acquired brands, such as TX Whiskey, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball, into the organization.• Analyzed and presented annual employee engagement survey results and partner with business leaders to develop action plans using Glint.• Partnered with the Talent Management team to establish initiatives for internal talent, such as succession planning.• Conducted candidate interviews and coach managers on selection to attract top talent, eliminate bias, and ensure best hiring practices are followed.• Managed the Finance Rotational Program alongside members from the Finance department.• Partnered with DEI team to roll out initiatives and embed an inclusive mindset into the business. • Counseled individual contributors and managers regarding company policies and procedures.• Partnered with leaders to communicate and execute development plans and performance improvement plans across assigned client groups.• Submitted various employee lifecycle changes for processing to our HR Coordinators utilizing Workday.• Assisted in annual departmental budget planning.• Investigated, documented, and resolved employee relations inquiries in a timely, appropriate, and confidential manner.• Influenced and worked collaboratively with leadership to identify critical hiring and organizational needs.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

• Managed onboarding process including new hire documents, employee folders, I-9 forms and completing background checks.• Served as the key contact for all new hires and acted as system administrator for the onboarding tool.• Managed all employee changes (new hires, job changes, transfers, salary changes, manager changes, terminations and severance) in Workday; participated in all system integrations, upgrades and enhancements.• Initiated and communicated all new hire/transfer checklists and terminations to IT, AP, Corporate Services and other relevant departments.• Maintained active and terminated employees’ I-9s according to USCIS rules and performed necessary audits.• Managed employee files and record retention requirements for HR as per company guidelines.• Processed invoices for HR team and client groups as needed.• Posted vacant positions, scheduled interviews, managed candidate travel costs and refunds, screened candidates.

New York, Ny, Us

- Identified candidates for temporary, temporary-to- hire, contract, and permanent positions- Sourced for candidates in both the Accounting & Finance and Office Support divisions- Utilized CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, and other recruiting websites in order to find talented candidates- Qualified candidates by cold-calling/phone screening and following up with in-person interviews- Ensured a positive experience by maintaining strong relationships with candidates- Corresponded with the Account Managers, Sales Team, and clients in order to understand needs and set up interviews- Tracked applicants and kept detailed notes of activity using Ultra Staff (HRIS/applicant tracking software)- Informed candidates of new positions and application status, including interview requests, rejections, and other updates- Completed new hire paperwork with candidates and entered payroll information- Organized/maintained applications and new hire documents (W-4, I-9, Direct Deposit Forms, & supporting documents)- Assisted candidates with questions regarding payroll, eligibility for permanent conversion, and benefits- Attended career fairs and conferences in order to meet candidates and network with clients- Performed reference checks and employment verifications for candidates when required- Set up drug screenings and background checks using Sterling Backcheck and Proforma Screening Solutions