HR Advisor - McIntosh

About this role:

The HR Advisor provides experienced, first‑line HR support primarily at the McIntosh manufacturing site, as well as remote support for other locations in the U.S., addressing complex HR queries, leading plant recruitment efforts, managing employee issues, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and guiding employees and managers through HR policies and procedures. This role will partner closely with the Plant Senior HR Managers in the execution of their duties and serves as a trusted resource within the company, offering employees knowledgeable advice and fostering a supportive workplace environment.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for site employees seeking guidance on complex HR topics, workplace issues, and company policies.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring understanding and compliance across the location.
• Lead recruitment efforts for high‑volume positions supporting plant operations, including, but not limited to, Production Operators, Mechanics and Maintenance Technicians and Laboratory Technicians.
• Support employee relations matters within the sites, including assisting with conflict resolution, performance discussions, and sensitive workplace topics, and may conduct investigations and assist in the resolution of employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and escalated queries on issues of low to moderate complexity.
• Track and administer employee leaves in collaboration with Benefits Team members and Plant Senior HR Managers.
• Collaborate with the reporting manager to improve policies and practices across the country, contributing insights from frontline interactions with site employees.
• Maintain and update HR documentation and policies, ensuring they are current, accessible, and aligned with regulatory and organisational standards at the sites.
• Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, culture, and retention by providing feedback and implementing programmes at the site level.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (3+ years working as an HR generalist).
• Position located in McIntosh, Alabama.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR methodologies, processes, practices, and atypical issues within human resources and in compliance with employment‑related legislation; experience working in multi‑state environments preferred.
• Strong accountability for own targets with effective time‑management skills and agility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Good analytical skills with a proactive approach for frequently conducting detailed analysis and investigation to identify customised solutions for conflicts or problems, flag potential risks, determine best options, and suggest improvements to existing methods.
• Strong Excel skills, competent with common data manipulation, validation, analysis, and presentation techniques.
• Strong communication skills for working well with cross‑functional teams to address and resolve shared issues, collaborate on processes or conflict resolution, and interpret or clarify information to enhance understanding.

Pay range: $70,000 – $80,000.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Telemedicine.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.