People Services Specialist, Tier I

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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In this role, you will ensure an exceptional associate / future associate experience at Fortune Brands Innovations. You will be a key member of the People Services team ensuring associates and future associates have information they need, that HR operational tasks run smoothly, and providing an exceptional HR experience – all while growing your own skills to further your HR career.  As a People Services Specialist, you will have core responsibilities in a variety of the areas listed below as well as the opportunity to contribute through special projects and assignments as we grow our team’s scope of services.  You’ll also have the ability to specialize in certain responsibilities that meet your unique skills & career desires.

This role prepares you for further growth in your HR career. The foundational skills you’ll learn in this role will prepare you for a future role in multiple areas of HR – such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, HR Technology, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Business Partner, and more. You’ll be exposed to multiple areas of HR through day-to-day responsibilities and special projects related to multiple areas of our business.

We value individuals who can Think Fast, applying analytical rigor and curiosity to generate insights that keep us ahead of the market; Work It Together, building strong cross-functional partnerships that support integrated, data-informed strategies; and Make the Hard Call, using objective data and thoughtful judgment to drive decisions that balance consumer experience, cost, and innovation.

Position location: Deerfield, IL- Hybrid, on-site Tuesday-Thursday with occasional Mondays, as needed

What you will be doing:

• Serve as the first point of contact for associates, providing exceptional customer service in addressing day-to-day questions via the AskHR inbox, phone calls, and in person support 
• Support managers & associates in effectively using our self-serve tools like our intranet site, Front Door, & Workday
• Administer the onboarding & new hire experience – including post-offer background check & drug screen, system hiring in Workday, accurate completion of Form I9, and first week experience
• Complete timely & accurate Workday data entry for position requisitions, new hires, job changes, and terminations
• Maintain compliant physical and/or electronic personnel files
• Administer the offboarding process – including completing the termination checklist
• Monitor implementation of HR policies, including sign-offs
• Administer various HR programs such as tuition reimbursement, relocation, referrals, rebates and more
• Support associates & managers with their questions and provide tracking and/or reminders during key HR processes – such as benefits enrollment, performance management, engagement surveys, and more
• Support HR team with special projects 

• 1+ year of experience in HR, HR Operations, HR Technology, Recruiting or Shared Services (including internships)
• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Demonstrated exceptional level customer service skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiar using any cloud-based file sharing platform (e.g. Box, SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.)
• Familiar using any HRIS platform (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors, Kronos Dimensions, etc.)
• Familiar using any ATS platform (e.g. Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Lever, etc.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and leverage appropriate discretion
• Ability to meet deadlines and service level expectations

Nice to Have:

• Associate’s degree or higher in HR or related field

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40,000 USD - $60,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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