HRBP/Generalist (Bilingual-Spanish)

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Generalist/Business Partner role is located in our OVIK Health manufacturing facility in Salisbury, MA.  OVIK Health is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in using advanced healthcare technologies to provide advanced wound care to sports medicine, animal health and medical care.

OVIK Health is a division of Milliken & Company, headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a global, innovative, industrial diversified manufacturing company that has been exploring, discovering, and creating ways to enhance people’s lives since 1865. With expertise across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemical, floor covering, and performance materials, the company works around the world every day to add true value to people’s lives, improve health and safety, and help make our world more sustainable.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The HRBP is integral to overseeing essential processes such as day-to-day HR Operations, communicating with associates, being an advocate for our associates, benefits administration, compensation, and compliance while supporting impactful HR and operational projects. This role will be vital in shaping a seamless and exceptional associate experience, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Supports the day-to-day HR Operations for OVIK Health’s manufacturing facility in Salisbury, MA

• Verbal and written bilingual (English/Spanish) communication, and ability to interact effectively to all production, administrative, and management associates
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Plant Manager, HR Manager and management team on all location matters (strategic and operational)
• Maintain specific reports and ensure timely completion (turnover, safety, local/regional compensation data)
• Lead the on-boarding process for new hires and the off-boarding process for voluntary/involuntary terminations
• Supports the administration of leave of absences, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining accurate records, supporting team members throughout the leave period, and partnering with managers to facilitate smooth transitions during absences
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, coordinating with legal counsel as necessary
• Coordinates compliance training programs, including Sexual Harassment Prevention and other mandatory workplace training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5+ years of relevant HR generalist or HRBP experience
• Proven HR professional that is highly motivated, self-driven, and open-minded individual who is capable of accomplishing tasks and projects in a limited supervision environment
• Knowledge and successful experience with Federal & State (MA) Employment Law & Regulations, HR Operations & Benefits Administration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous HR manufacturing experience
• SAP/Success Factors Experience
• Experience with OSHA Guidelines and Workplace Safety Processes
• Experience with Audiometric & Drug Testing Guidelines

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (On call 24/7)

Travel to other locations as needed.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.