HR Coordinator (Winona, MN)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Human Resources Coordinator to assist in the management of the daily operations related to human resources activities at the Winona, MN site. 

We can count on you to:

HR Activities and Support

• Submit Merit Increases and Payroll Increases for Hourly Employees

• Act as HR support for STLs and PUMs

• Communicate MetLife information as received; follow up on Metlife claim status

• Administer the Fitness and Referral programs

• Act as Benefit enrollment, education, and contact support for site employees

• Perform HR customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.

• Maintains the Random Drug Testing List

• Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends corrective action.

• Responsible for record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry.

• Maintains discipline files (electronic and paper)

• Responsible for the maintenance of the Google Manpower document

• Maintain Winona Site Org Charts

• File PCRs and payroll changes via tickets as needed. 

• Update site communication boards

• Maintains site posting boards

• Pay and Track Donations

• Files documents into appropriate employee files.

• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.

New Employee Orientation

• Act as primary contact for new employees.  Communicate onboarding and first day requirements

• Develop new employee orientation schedule and folders

• Conduct new employee HR orientation and support

• Follow up on background checks and on-line training

• Complete Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.

• Prepares new-employee files (electronic and/or paper).

Recognition and Employee Engagement

• Act as the Employee Engagement Team Lead

• Support Employee Engagement activities

• Administer the A&R, Employee Store and SolStar programs

• Coordinate and order recognition flowers, cakes, meals, etc.

Other

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You can count on us for: 
The position plays a critical role in the business success. It allows opportunities to expand networking internal & external, collaborate with various functions, and be a strong catalyst to support our internal talent.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.

• Experience in a manufacturing setting and/or union experience preferred. 

• 3-5 years of related experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

• Excellent organizational and presentation skills. 

• Strong computer experience in Power Point, Excel, and Word. 

• Must be able to multi-task and have strong problem solving skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $75,000 - 95,000/annually. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.