Human Resources Generalist (hybrid)

About Us
At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist for our North America Seeds team in Downers Grove, Illinois.

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will enhance the prosperity of farmers by: 

• Demonstrating your leadership and your willingness to challenge the status quo, and you understand that process should not impede progress
• Having extremely high emotional intelligence and managing relationships at all levels in an organization
• Influencing, coaching, and guiding individuals, using your strong persuasive and interpersonal skills
• Thriving in fast-paced, challenging environments, while navigating through complex and ambiguous situations, and prioritizing work with multiple stakeholders 

Accountabilities  

• Provide professional HR support to Global and Regional HRBPs, business leaders and employees with regards to all people matters, including but not limited to: 
• Talent acquisition support (~10%)
• Talent development support (~40%)
• Employee relations (~25%)
• Compensation support (~5%)
• Site support (~10%)
• Projects (~10%)
• Be a member of the site leadership team – leader of People and Culture 
• Facilitate various talent development sessions including new hire orientation, team effectiveness sessions, manages learning plans and pathways in Learning Management System
• Assist in employee survey administration, data collection and report creation
• Manage employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors  
• Will proactively liaise with other members of the HR team and legal counsel for their expertise with complex, sensitive matters
• Coach and support managers for reorganization and termination notifications.  This includes preparation of severance documentation, termination scripts, and supporting offboarding activities 
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary and Action Plan meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Act as primary HR point of contact for immigration and relocation cases within the US.  Partner with our US and Global Mobility teams, HR Operations staff, managers, and candidate

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 
• 3+ years of prior, progressive HR experience
• Exposure to US HR practices, policies, laws 
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations
• Experience working in a global matrix environment  

Preferred Requirements

• PHR certification 
• Workday experience 
• Project management experience 
• Working knowledge of US immigration processes
• Demonstrated experience running reports and analyzing HR data 

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)
(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)
 
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)

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