Senior Generalist, People Experience (7 Month Contract Assignment)

GENERAL COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in revenue and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit sealedair.

NARROWED COMPANY OVERVIEW:
This role is based at our Sealed Air Canada head office and manufacturing facility located in Brampton, ON. Our location produces lightweight foam, Jiffy lite bubble padded mailers, bubble wrap products, and other protective packaging products. Sealed Air Canada offers a close-knit, safe, team-oriented, high-performing work environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety and have received awards for our team’s safety culture. Teamwork is one of our biggest values - we have many long-tenured employees as part of our Sealed Air family and are looking for new faces to join our team!

POSITION TYPE:
This is a seven (7) month contract assignment to backfill for an upcoming maternity/parental leave. There is a possibility of extension during this time.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Generalist, People Experience role supports, implements, and executes all tactical aspects of the HR function for a designated client group (primarily our Brampton site and our Canadian employees, but also regional US employees). Responsibilities include but are not limited to pension administration, employee relations, employee engagement, total rewards (compensation, benefits, immigration & relocation); talent acquisition (recruiting, new hire onboarding, orientation), talent management (succession planning, performance management & development), diversity & inclusion programs coordination, employee life cycle management, process improvement and documentation, and goodwill initiatives. Responsibilities include the following:

1. DB & DC pension administration and support (processing required contributions, monitoring file feeds, ensuring changes flow through, following up with employee and vendor requests, maintenance of files, assistance with audits and compliance)
2. Support for benefits administration including administering our STD/LTD programs
3. Development and rollout of communications including site-specific memos, updates and a nationwide monthly newsletter
4. Management of LOAs on the HRIS system
5. Coordinating payroll related changes
6. Assistance with HR related audits and compliance
7. Full cycle recruitment for Brampton supply chain roles
8. Employee life cycle management for all Canadian employees
9. Policy updates, process improvements & process documentation
10. Management of HR files (primarily electronic, but physical files too)
11. Payment and follow-up of all HR related invoices
12. Coordinate employee engagement & goodwill initiatives
13. Processing all HR related mail
14. Support on Workers Compensation claims
15. Acts as the business partner to the Brampton Supply Chain team and coordinates key initiatives such as Town Halls, engagement activities, service anniversary and other recognition programs
16. This role requires regular on-site presence to support our manufacturing facility. Partnering with local management and participating in local initiatives and projects, as needed.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Degree or diploma in HR or related field required
2. Minimum 2-4 years of experience within HR, preferably in a manufacturing facility and/or large corporation
3. Ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluent English
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment and be on site 4-5 days per week
5. Computer literacy with MS Suite, Excel, Word, HRIS, and other systems (ADP, SAP, Success Factors)
6. Knowledge of employment legislation (Federal, Ontario and other provincial legislation)
7. Ability to learn, work and problem-solve independently with minimal support
8. Process improvement and documentation skills
9. Demonstrated follow-through, time management, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
10. Solid business acumen
11. High attention to detail
12. Benefits & pension administration an asset
13. US/global exposure or experience in an HR role an asset

Requisition id: 49327
Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws.