Sr Human Resources Generalist

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This position will be responsible for providing HR Generalist support and will be a trusted partner to our employees and managers, using their HR experience and coaching skills to assess, diagnose and deliver employee relations, engagement and communication programs and solutions. The position is responsible for both transactional and tactical HR support. The candidate will possess a high degree of motivation, ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate effectively with all levels of employees. The candidate must demonstrate willingness to be “hands-on”.

Your Team

We build relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when there's a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a liaison between employees and management, handling employee relations issues, such as employee inquiries, and coordinating employee feedback.

• Proactively communicate with employees and managers regarding HR policies and practices and key HR programs. Including responsibility for coordination of the LOA policy and process.

• Works independently to resolve straightforward ER issues, as well as help resolve moderately complex ER issues.

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials, coordinating new hire paperwork, and scheduling and conducting new hire orientations.

• Assist with benefits administration, including annual and new hire enrollment and changes, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, working with the Benefits CoE as needed.

• Undertake day-to-day and end-to-end payroll activities ensuring smooth running of payroll within the Workday timekeeping system. This includes working with supervisors and managers to track attendance and coordinate necessary disciplinary actions in accordance with policies.

• Data management responsibilities include processing changes in Workday, audits of data, earnings uploads, and data correction workflows.

• Uphold the Employee Engagement Committee within operations and assist the group in coordinating events.

• Maintain measurement systems and analyze data to determine the impact of HR programs.

• Makes recommendations to the HR Manager and plant leaders based upon analysis of trends.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• 3+ years of human resource professional experience working with managers and leaders in a medium to large organization.

• HR experience within a manufacturing/plant environment is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of HR management components including performance management, development, compensation, culture and engagement, change management, organizational design, and inclusion & diversity.

• Experience working with Leadership Team members, People Managers and employees working in a variety of locations (field, corporate, global).

• Prior experience managing internal communication processes, and planning meetings, trainings, and employee events is a plus.

• Ability to drive operational excellence, support multiple team members at all levels, and promote partnership and teamwork.

• Effective communication, both written and oral.

• Focused work approach and execution of responsibilities.

• Ability to learn, adapt, prioritize, and succeed in a face-paced environment.

• Strong technology application and analytical skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR Systems (e.g., Workday).

• Working knowledge of the State of New York labor laws

• This role will support a three-shift operation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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