HR Development Program (HRDP)

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVEVIEW 

The HR Development Program is a 1-2 year rotational program that offers recent graduates the opportunity to gain varied experience in multiple locations/roles.  Reporting to an HR Manager, the successful candidate will have HR generalist responsibility for supporting a defined group(s) of clients and responsibilities.  

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Talent Acquisition 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute demand-planning activity that anticipates hiring and capability needs for given period of time. 
• Recruit and hire candidates to fill vacancies within targeted cycle time. 
• Coordinate elements of hiring process including recruitment, phone screen, interview, background check, medical physical, etc. 
• Support college recruitment efforts as a member of the ASR Group HR Team. 
• Manage regulatory requirements related to tracking of applicant data. 

Talent Management 

• Support talent management activity aimed at building talent for the enterprise, including talent reviews, succession planning, college intern program, job rotation, high potential programs, and career development/pathing. 
• Conduct new hire induction to ensure a positive employee assimilation into the ASR organization. 

Employee Engagement 

• Proactively participate and lead local communication/engagement plans aimed at optimizing employee engagement and creating a positive and inclusive work environment. 
• Anticipate and pre-empt employee issues/ concerns.  Address employee concerns/ grievances in a collaborative matter if/ when they occur. 
• Collaborate with union leadership to resolve employee concerns and grievances.  
• Administer HR policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements in a consistent basis, as needed. 
• Provide positive counsel and advice to employees and supervisors, as needed. 
• Drive employee recognition programs to create a high level of employee morale. 
• Be a visible presence with clients by walking the floor a minimum 1 hour per day. 

Reward, HRIS, HR Operations 

• Proactively ensure compliance with legal, statutory and company policies and procedures of HR-related processes and programs. 
• Provide education and support to employees around benefits. 
• Maintain internal HRIS system and other e-service systems by entering any employee change information (new hires, changes, terminations, promotions, transfers, etc.).  Update changes to the employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll, benefit carriers and other internal/external areas. 
• Support efforts to ensure high quality salary planning process. 
• Manage personnel files and any other HR-related administrative management, in a high quality confidential manner. 

Learning & Development 

• Deliver and Evaluate training programs aimed at building capability for the firm. 
• Manage data associated in learning & development through the Learning Management System (LMS). 
• Understand and support individual development needs and plans. 

Other 

• Drive continuous improvement in all HR processes. 
• Assist with the coordination of special projects and events, as needed.  
• Participate in community affairs activity, as needed. 
• Performs other duties as required 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) 

• Computer Proficiency – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet research. 
• Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities. 
• Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings. 
• Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful.  Track record of high-performance. 
• HR Functional Skill – General awareness, exposure, and understanding across most HR sub-disciplines. 
• Judgment/Decision-Making – Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction. 
• Teamwork/Collaboration – A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results to their clients and the business, overall. 
• Travel – Ability to travel as need throughout domestic and international locations. 
• Relocation – Willingness to relocate during the rotational program period. 
• Working Independently & Efficiently – Ability to work independently with strategic direction. Ability to work with a diverse, geographically-dispersed population. 

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES 

• 1+ years of professional experience in Human Resource as either a Specialist or Generalist roles. 

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline from accredited college/university. 
• GPA of 3.0 or better 
• Advanced degree desired, but not required. 

LOCATION: 

• Chicago/Calumet area, able to relocate as part of the rotation to a refinery 

ASR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is hiring is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this position. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.