HR Representative

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide. We produce and market a world-leading range of cheeses, from American Style classics like Cheddar and Monterey Jack to specialty formulations like Gouda. We offer off-the-shelf and custom nutrient premix solutions to optimize the functional and nutritional performance of a wide range of products. Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia. GPN’s brand portfolio consists of – Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Amazing Grass and SlimFast.

Glanbia has an exciting opportunity for an HR Representative (Field Service Partner) to provide first-line HR support to employees and managers in West Haven, CT ensuring compliance with company policies while championing continuous improvement and innovation. The HR Representative will manage employee relations, support broader HR initiatives, and ensure a smooth onboarding and orientation experience for new employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee relations issues, providing support and guidance in accordance with company policies.
• Support the recruitment process, as applicable.
• Identify, prioritize, and respond to HR triage requests, resolving issues efficiently using company approved tools and techniques within established timelines.
• Assist with facilitating orientations Latin America and the Eastern region of the US.
• Ensure data accuracy by processing and maintaining employee information, including requisitions, administering position changes, and conducting data audits as requested by the HRBP.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities to standardize processes and supporting automation and technological advancements.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee orientation programs to ensure new hires have a positive onboarding experience and are well-equipped for their roles.
• Administer the Leave of Absence (LOA) process at the local level, collaborating with managers and the PSO LOA Specialist to align with global processes and regulatory requirements.
• Guide the calibration process for hourly employees across assigned business areas, fostering alignment within the region and business units.
• Deliver training, coaching, and counseling to support HR program deployments, ensuring clear communication and adoption within the assigned regions.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Associates degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HR service delivery, employee relations, onboarding and process management.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience with HR systems; strong data management and auditing skills.
• Ability to triage and resolve HR related issues with a focus on efficiency and compliance.
• Strong continuous improvement skills and capable of identifying and delivering enhancements & efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with employees and leaders effectively.
• Familiarity with local and global HR regulations, particularly in areas such as LOA and employee relations.
  
  

Glanbia Plc has over 6,900 employees in 34 countries worldwide. Its products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries. The company is organized into a number of divisions; Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Ireland and also a number of joint ventures. Revenues for Glanbia plc are approximately $4.1B. For more information visit the company website at: www.glanbia.com.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition , Glanbia Nutritionals, and Joint Ventures . Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.