Sr. HR Generalist - Ashland, OH LOCATION: Ashland, OH, US, 44805 REQ ID: 48055 If you are a current employee click here to apply. 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. Westrive 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 Airgenerated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 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 www.sealedair.com. Position Summary We are seeking a self-driven, team-oriented, passionate-about-people professional to join our leadership team in Ashland! The Senior HR Generalist is the "go-to" HR Partner on all matters associated with the HR function at the site level, including employee relations, employee life cycle management (hiring, onboarding, performance, offboarding), training, communications, discipline, employee engagement, benefits, workers compensation, and HR projects. This role also supports a number of remote/corporate employees as well. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of the HR function Complete and handle actions associated with the employee life cycle Maintain close contact with the HR team and business operations team Assist with recruitment tasks as needed (e.g. interviews) Coach, counsel, and guide managers before the execution of employee disciplinary actions Support corporate initiatives (i.e. DE&I, wellbeing initiatives, attendance) Drive people processes to ensure that employees meet current and future standards Participate and/or manage specific projects as determined in the HR planning process Ensure cyclical processes are completed timely (goalsetting, performance reviews, engagement survey) Support line management in forecasting and planning talent pipeline requirements Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field (required) 3-5 years of HR generalist work experience in a manufacturing environment Understanding of employment laws, principles, and practices Ability to independently problem-solve Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel Experience with HRIS and payroll systems and reporting Strong analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, teamwork, presentation, resource management, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills PHR or SPHR certification helpful Experience with AI is helpful Top Focus Areas Building relationships with the business, including the HR team (remote), operations (on-site), and production employees (on-site; all shifts). Approach interactions with a professional, calm, and partnered demeanor, striving to provide solutions. Developing and supporting employee engagement initiatives and promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture Learning the business and utilizing data to make decisions that drive results Continuously seeking innovative solutions to improve processes and employee satisfaction Consistent communications and follow-through with all stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration Key Competencies