About this role
Portfolio Business : Corporate J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries. Position Summary We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level HR professional to join our People and Culture team. This role is a great opportunity for a recent graduate who’s eager to build a career in HR and gain hands-on experience across key areas such as recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration. This position is designed as a developmental fast track into a meaningful role within the HR function. It offers hands-on experience across People & Culture initiatives, exposure to key business priorities, and the opportunity to work closely with the Chief People Officer, who will serve as an active mentor and champion for your professional growth. The role is intended to accelerate development, broaden business acumen, and prepare the successful candidate for future opportunities within HR. This role is hybrid, 3-4 days in the office. Principal Duties & Responsibilities HR Responsibilities Support the HR team with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks Assist with HR reporting, data entry, and updating employee information in HR systems Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications Help coordinate employee engagement activities and internal communications Provide general administrative support to the P&C team Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives that support P&C Goals Calendar Management Coordinate scheduling and extensive calendar management, as well as management of content and flow of information to senior executives. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements Keeps the CPO aware of upcoming commitments and responsibilities including travel logistics and key business calendar appointments Meeting Coordination Ensure final materials for each board meeting are organized or downloaded Schedule’s meetings to accomplish required outcomes with the right audience/attendees. Identifies whether meetings are for final decision, initial input, for review only, etc. Schedules and plans with CPO’s direct reports (one-on-one’s) Provide proactive management and coordination with HMC and their EAs to ensure required documents/presentations are submitted timely Travel & Financial Management: Manages all travel arrangements and logistics, staying well ahead of travel dates to manage business costs effectively and efficiently Rapidly submits expense reports for processing/reimbursement of all expenses Oversees CPO financial expenditures including travel, holiday gifts, etc. Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management or related field of study preferred 6 months-2 years of experience preferred, including internship experience. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to speak and write in a succinct and positive manner, creating a good image of the company and the executives that are represented Superb professionalism - represent the CPO’s office with respect and credibility; ability to interact with board, family members and external stakeholders with “subtle” influence Willingness to Learn - familiar with the company mission, vision and values and stays abreast of current events and industry trends Savvy with technology - competent to leverage technologies to support efficiencies of work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, ability to design and edit presentations and materials. Strong, complex Outlook calendar management skills Excellent judgment, able to manage confidential information, courage to prioritize Superior organizational skills - ability to think critically, plan, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround Agile - capable of adapting to changing needs of the CPO and other stakeholder’s requests Confidence with the ability to bring forward well-though out ideas - recognizing powerful impacts of different perspectives and views within the organization Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information Some travel may be required. Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance. J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required