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About Us:

Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

At Mycorrhizal Applications (MA), we are dedicated to sustainability by providing the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry industries with efficient and effective microbial-based biorational solutions. As the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of mycorrhizal soil inoculants, MA researches, produces, and markets mycorrhizal fungi which accelerate plant performance by greatly increasing the surface absorbing area of roots, producing a healthier root system.

Description of Job:

The purpose of this leadership position is to act as a strategic talent business partner for the Mycorrhizal Applications business, in partnership with functional and local management. This position is responsible for all Human Resources, Training and Administrative functions across the business in an effort to help scale the business for continued growth.

Principal Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with local plant leadership to ensure complete understanding of human capital needs and objectives aligned with the business strategy.

• Analyze employment trends to identify areas of opportunity; develop recommendations for improvement and implement practices or processes as approved. Areas of opportunity and ownership may include, but are not limited to, labor hour management, recruitment, workforce planning, workforce scheduling, job design, or training and development.

• Respond to employee and manager requests for assistance on issues relating to policy interpretation, employee conflict, employment law, benefit administration, and other areas managed by the Human Resources function.

• Help the business scale across multiple locations through recruitment, hiring, orientation, onboarding, and training for new hires.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS

• Ensure safe working conditions in coordination with the EHS Manager.

• Manage the HR budget.

• Maintain all site personnel files, I-9 records, drug and alcohol screening and background investigation results, and other personnel records.

• Manage the site training and administrative functions.

• Assist in the annual performance review function. Develop and enforce consistent procedures to be implemented in performance reviews.

• Handle employment-related inquiries, such as employment verification requests and unemployment compensation inquiries and proceedings.

• Develop, implement and participate in employee recognition programs.

• Participate in LEAN and/or ISO processes to ensure compliance specific to Human Resources in support of the plant.

• Follow and enforce good manufacturing practices.

• Manage the temporary labor process.

• Facilitate updating all HR systems including the HRIS, Payroll and timekeeping administration processes.

• Coach employees through implementing new or changed HR policies, process or programs.

• Report relevant HR information to Corporate HR, as appropriate.

Experience:

• PHR or SPHR certification, preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law

• Familiarity with HR information and payroll systems.

• Experience with manufacturing practices based on LEAN principles and initiatives.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to influence decision makers.

• Self-motivated, proactive and results oriented.

Education:

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree; or 5-7 years of equivalent generalist experience in a manufacturing environment.

Travel:

• 5-10%

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.

• Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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