Human Resources Generalist

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As the Human Resources Generalist you will be a key member of the HR team located at the Jeffersonville, IN location providing HR support for Distribution Centers, Transportation and Fleet teams. As a key steward of our company culture, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, delivering professional guidance across all areas of the HR function. In this role, you will help foster a positive workplace environment while supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and employee development initiatives.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes for hourly and salaried employees.
• Partner with supervisors on performance management, attendance administration, corrective actions, and employee relations matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to team members and managers in proactive labor strategies. Support Manufacturing, Distributions, and Transportation leaders on Safety initiatives across all plants. Participate in and promote a collaborative team environment to deliver value to our business partners.
• Administer payroll, benefits, leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation claims, and employee recordkeeping while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Develop and support training initiatives, prepare HR reports, and analyze workforce metrics to drive employee engagement, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong communicator and relationship builder with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization through excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and adaptable professional capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while quickly learning new systems, processes, and technologies
• Detail-oriented and analytical problem solver with strong technical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and a high level of comfort working with technology and data-driven insights

Preferred:

• Masters degree and/or one or more SHRM/SPHR certifications
• Knowledge of federal/state OSHA requirements
• Experience participating in and/or leading change management initiatives

Culture and Benefits:

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $76,000 - $114,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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