Human Resources Generalist at Constellation Brands in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow, and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist plays a vital role in functional and transactional support of a client groups. A key area of impact is assisting our HR Manager with execution of day-to-day activities. Duties will include administration of policies and procedures, general client customer service and HR administration, procedure/process improvement, support for staffing & recruitment, wage and salary administration, manager coaching, and compliance.

This individual will represent the Beer HR Team, employing  their knowledge and experience in the application of Human Resource principles, practices and tools that support execution of business strategy, specifically to our Supply Chain client groups.  In addition, the HR Generalist will assist with special company-wide human resources projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day HR activities: performance management, compensation/benefits, employee engagement and employee development.


• Complete routine HR activities for individual employees by location (job changes, comp changes, hiring, terms, investigations, etc.)


• Support HR Manager with HR activities (goal setting, performance reviews, talent planning, salary planning, etc.)


• Execute functional-level HR priorities and/or initiatives.


• Build strong relationships, internally within the HR team, with internal legal and finance partners, as well as client group leaders.


• Work closely with HR Manager to build and maintain relationships to client group employees across the US in field and home office locations, partnering with specialist teams when necessary.


• Prepare and/or ensure all documentation needed to maintain employee files in the HRIS is completed, such as: department transfers, salary changes, terminations, new hires, etc. Obtain approval from appropriate HR Manager and work with HRIS team for processing and reporting.


• Assist with recruiting efforts from identifying the need to filling a position by working with hiring manager to craft a job description, initiating the posting, and partnering with the talent acquisition team to fill the role, and reviewing compensation.


• Run, analyze, and audit ad-hoc reports from the HRIS or compensation team for respective client groups.


• Work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization on sensitive and/or confidential information; create and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external customers.


• Assist HR Manager to execute compensation programs within the client group, to include data management, data analysis, data integrity and providing guidance to management team on compensation related issues.


• Support HR Manager with managing headcount and the selective hiring process for client groups and updating organizational charts.


• Field ad hoc requests from client groups and work with ECC to provide assistance, as necessary (questions re: processes, benefits, PTO, leave, pay, open roles, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Human Resources practitioner


• Bachelor’s degree required


• Must be able to handle highly confidential information


• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish assignments, with minimal supervision


• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills


• Strong presentation and analytical ability


• Highly proficient in Microsoft applications


• HRIS experience; Workday preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred.


• HR Certification such as aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP


• Experience working with international teams.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


• Ability to travel up to twice a year.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Human Resources

The salary range for this role is:

$66,500.00 - $97,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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