People & Culture Associate - Danville, VA

Jti Co. Ltd. - Danville, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Danville, CA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The People & Culture Associate at JTI Leaf Services (US) LLC plays a vital role in enhancing the company's human resources functions, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, and administrative support. This position is designed for a motivated individual who is passionate about shaping a positive company culture and ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and existing employees.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of Blue-Collar Employees
• Create compelling job postings that clearly outline the required skills and qualifications to attract top talent.
• Use different channels and sourcing strategies to actively search for suitable candidates.
• Screen candidates to ensure they meet the role's requirements and generate a shortlist for further interviews.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, scheduling interviews and providing updates and feedback.
• Establish and nurture connections with local trade schools and community organizations to foster a consistent pool of potential candidates.
• Develop and update a comprehensive onboarding program to ensure new hires have a flawless and welcoming experience.
• Coordinate the delivery of welcome kits to new hires.
• Partner with new hires and functional leads to provide a thorough business induction.
• Foster a welcoming environment by organizing regular celebrations for new hires.
• Engage with new hires to ensure they receive all necessary information and support during their onboarding journey.
• Collaborate with the Global Business Support (GBS) team to initiate new hire paperwork, conduct background checks, and complete e-verify.
• Collect and file all required acknowledgment letters.
• Ensure timely and accurate notifications/announcements about employees joining or leaving the company are issued by GBS.
• Manage the organization and upkeep of employee records to ensure that information is well-structured and meets all applicable regulations and policies.
• Perform employment verification upon request.
• Assist in selecting appropriate learning and development programs for employees based on their professional needs and development plans.
• Implement training programs, coordinating with external trainers or subject matter experts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs to ensure they align with our organizational goals.
• Administer training activities, scheduling sessions and providing guidance to employees and line managers.
• Track learning and development plans and progress, coordinating submissions for global programs.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Affairs & Communications team to deliver effective P&C communications through workplace platforms and emails.
• Prepare and distribute regular P&C updates, such as new hires, promotions, birthdays, and legislative updates.
• Work closely with the finance team to manage P&C vendors, including creating purchase requests and ensuring timely payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification in HR is advantageous.
• 2-3 years of experience in recruitment and learning & development roles, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring accuracy in all aspects of recruitment and training processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, and external partners.
• Analytical skills to assess training needs and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Annual Performance-based Bonus
• Annual Merit Increase
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid family leave benefit
• 401k Plan Company Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability Assistance
• Tuition Assistance