Human Resources Operations Analyst

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Crop Protection Human Resources Team is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Human Resources Operations Analyst in Greensboro, NC. This role will be responsible for supporting and executing various HR operational functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with HR processes and systems, experience performing proactive continuous improvement, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Duties:

• Knowledge of HR operational end-to-end processes involving hiring, termination, and job changes to support the service provided by an offshore team.
• Manage the relationship with HR vendors in the HR Administration area.
• Some finance/procurement activities for PO/invoice management.
• Proactively lead continuous improvement activities including identification of automation and efficiency opportunities.
• Support in-house programs, processes, and compliance requirements including but not limited to:
  • I-9 program using the E-Verify application and managing remote I-9 coordinators in all US locations for compliance of new hire employment verification and foreign national re-verification
  • Respond to unemployment claims
  • Annual employment law poster management
  • Support employee referral payout program
  • Process monthly service awards
  • Managing links and documents related to the HR Administration area
• Research, analyze, and respond to service issues arising from HR operational processes and escalations from extended offshore team.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employments laws and regulations.
• Support internal and external audits of HR processes and documentation.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives while maintaining business as usual activities.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet –making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Critical success factors and key challenges:

• Define clear strategies to deliver against challenging objectives.
• Establish activities and service standards as aligned to the HR model.
• Align with other HR Operations team members to provide integrated service.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects while working under deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully with a variety of people and develop strong working relationships.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality.

Knowledge, experience, and capabilities:

• 3+ years’ experience Human Resources, specifically HR Operations, with knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of applications in the Microsoft suite.
• Workday experience strongly preferred.
• Smartsheet editing experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in conducting continuous improvement analysis and implementation.
• Experience working with offshore service providers.

Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities:

• Problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to respond quickly and professionally to urgent issues.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Customer service oriented.

• Hybrid working arrangements with approximately three days a week in the Greensboro office.
• Eligible to work in The United States without sponsorship.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

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