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Senior Human Resources Generalist

Yesterday Flexible / Remote

Job Description

Position Summary:

HR Generalists are the "face of HR" for employees and management. They provide HR services related to labor and employee relations, compensation and recruiting. They interface with HR Programs on the delivery of standard, consistent HR processes and talent activities for individual employees and managers. The Human Resources Senior Generalist will support the HRM in their business units, while owning at least one client group of their own,

  • Employee Advocate and HR Advisor on people related matters
  • Culture builder

Responsibilities:

  • Perform day-to-day HR activities: routine & and at times some complex employee relations and discipline matters, performance management, compensation/benefits, employee engagement and employee development.
  • Complete routine HR activities for individual employees by location (job changes, comp changes hiring, terms, investigations, etc.)
  • Facilitate and advise on all programmatic HR activities (goal setting, performance reviews, talent planning, salary planning, etc.)
  • Execute functional-level HR priorities and/or initiatives
  • Consult, advise, and own investigations and discipline matters
  • Build strong relationships, internally within the HR team, with internal partners, as well as client group key leaders. This includes conducting 1:1s with key leaders at the Director, VP level, and SVP-level for assigned client group.
  • Work closely with HR Managers to build and maintain relationships to client group employees across the US in field and home office locations, partnering with specialist teams when necessary.
  • Prepare and/or ensure all documentation needed to maintain employee files in the HRIS is completed, such as: department transfers, salary changes, terminations, new hires, etc. Obtains approval from appropriate HRBP and work with HRIS team for processing and reporting.
  • Assist with recruiting efforts from identifying the need to filling a position; by working with hiring manager to craft a job description, initiating the posting and partnering with talent acquisition team to fill the role, and potentially being part of the interview panel.
  • Assist to ensure a proper onboarding experience for all new hires by working with the new hire directly and coaching the hiring manager.
  • Run and analyze ad-hoc reports from HRIS.
  • Work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization on sensitive and/or confidential information; create and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external customers.
  • Assist HR Managers to execute compensation programs within the client group, to include: data management, data analysis, data integrity and providing guidance to management team on compensation related issues.
  • Assist HR Managers and client groups in employee engagement program implementation, specifically supporting the action planning process and execution.
  • Work with benefit administrator to manage employee disability & leave information, including supporting the interactive process with the employee.

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Qualifications:

  • 4-8 years' experience as a Human Resources practitioner
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Must be able to handle highly confidential information
  • Demonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to be a change agent for key initiatives
  • Must be an outgoing, high energy and creative individual who can work well with employees at all levels Company-wide
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish assignments, with minimal supervision
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong presentation and analytical ability
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft applications
  • HRIS experience; Workday preferred

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements:

  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
  • Primary work environment is an office setting

Location
Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations
Virtual - US

Job Type
Full time

Job Area
Human Resources

The salary range for this role is:
$68,000.00 - $142,500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Chicago, IL
Job ID: Constellation_Brands-R-37291
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-15T18:50:13

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion