PEOPLE & CULTURE ASSOCIATE

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Role: Permanent

Location: Danville, VA

Reporting to: People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Associate

Join our People & Culture team and play an active part in creating a positive employee experience. You’ll support key activities across recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, employee communications and employee relations, working with employees, candidates, managers and partners across the business.

Position:

As the People & Culture Associate , you will:

- Support recruitment for blue-collar positions , from creating job postings and sourcing candidates to initial screening, interview coordination, candidate communication and employment documentation.

- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities , helping new hires receive the information, documentation and support they need throughout their transition into or out of the organization.

- Support learning and development initiatives , including training coordination, development-plan tracking and collaboration with employees, managers, external trainers and subject-matter experts.

- Contribute to People & Culture communications and administration , including employee updates, employee records, vendor administration and collaboration with relevant internal teams.

- Provide support to seasonal employees , responding to day-to-day employment queries and coordinating employee relations processes in accordance with relevant company and legal standards.

- Support additional People & Culture initiatives and projects based on evolving business needs.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or an equivalent field ; a professional qualification is an advantage.

- Recent graduate or early-career professional , with initial experience or an internship in recruitment, learning & development, HR, or a related field.

- Fluent English and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

- Strong organization and attention to detail , with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Good analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What to expect:

This role provides broad exposure across People & Culture, from recruitment and onboarding to employee development, communications and employee relations. You’ll have the opportunity to build your professional experience while contributing to a positive employee experience at JTI.

What We Offer:

At JTI Liggett, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate, continuing our commitment to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI Liggett a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity , trust , empowerment , and freedom – freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability , ownership , results , and collaboration .

And we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

- Annual Performance-based Bonus

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Personal Development Programs

- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members

- Life Insurance

- Matching 401(K)

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)

- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

- Education/Tuition Assistance

- Volunteering Activities

- Employee Assistance Program (counseling services for employees & family member

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We welcome you to apply.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.