Job Title: Senior People & Culture Generalist
Department: People & Culture
Reporting to: Senior Manager, People & Culture
Location: Brookfield, CT
Join a Company Where People MatterAt Greenfield Global, we believe our success starts with our people.
We're looking for a Senior People & Culture Generalist who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences, building strong relationships, and helping our teams thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple sites while partnering closely with leaders and employees throughout the organization.
Reporting to the Senior People & Culture Manager, you'll serve as a trusted P&C partner, supporting employees through every stage of their journey while helping bring our culture, values, and people programs to life.
Why Greenfield?At Greenfield, we're building something special.
Our employees are united by a shared purpose: creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and support a lower-carbon future. We believe great workplaces are built through collaboration, trust, continuous learning, and a genuine commitment to one another.
When you join Greenfield, you'll find:
- A people-first culture where your voice matters
- Meaningful work that supports sustainability and innovation
- Leaders who invest in growth and development
- Opportunities to make a measurable impact
- A collaborative environment where relationships come first
As a Senior People & Culture Generalist, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding employee experience by:
- Serving as the primary P&C contact for a designated employee population across multiple sites
- Providing day-to-day guidance and support to employees and leaders
- Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding
- Conducting 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins to strengthen engagement and retention
- Partnering with managers on employee relations, performance management, and talent initiatives
- Supporting compensation, talent review, and annual performance processes
- Coordinating employee recognition programs, celebrations, and engagement activities
- Managing leave administration and accommodation processes
- Conducting new hire orientation and ensuring a welcoming onboarding experience
- Maintaining compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee and manager experience
- Partnering with People & Culture Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, people-focused solutions
We're looking for someone who builds trust quickly, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and genuinely enjoys helping people succeed.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years of progressive Human Resources / People & Culture experience
- Strong knowledge of employment practices, policies, and employment legislation
- Ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience supporting both employees and leaders in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems
- SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, or similar HR certification
- Experience working with Dayforce or other HRIS platforms
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments
We believe taking care of our people helps them do their best work.
Our offerings include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and disability programs
- Generous vacation and paid time off
- Retirement savings program with company contributions
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- A culture focused on growth, connection, and wellbeing
#indeedgreenfieldglobal
Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value ingredients, specialty chemicals, biofuels, and sustainable solutions serving customers around the world. Through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth, we're helping create a more sustainable future while delivering products and services that improve everyday lives.
Greenfield Global USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years of progressive Human Resources or People and Culture experience
- Strong knowledge of employment practices, policies, and employment legislation
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience supporting employees and leaders in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems
- SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, or similar HR certification
- Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS platforms
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments
Greenfield Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greenfield Global and has not been reviewed or approved by Greenfield Global.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are provided in each region (401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada, pension in Ireland). A matching contribution in the U.S. and references to strong retirement options signal solid long-term support.
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Healthcare Strength — Group medical, dental, and vision coverage extends to employees and their families. The offering is characterized as strong, with additional support through an Employee Assistance Program.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing supports include a fitness subsidy and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition reimbursement and recognition elements augment the package beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Since 1989, Greenfield Global has been the leading supplier of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom blended solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships. Greenfield’s primary markets are renewable fuels, beverage alcohols, life science, food, flavor, fragrance, personal care and industrials. Annually, the company fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries through its extensive global supply chain, which includes 5 alcohol distilleries, 5 blending and packaging facilities, and 8 warehouses allowing Greenfield to deliver within 1-3 days. The company also operates one of the largest anaerobic digestion facilities in North America, converting more than 120,000 MT of source-separated organics every year to produce renewable natural gas. Greenfield’s low-carbon ethanol helps industry decarbonize and meet net-zero targets, while its team of researchers and engineers continue to innovate and produce other sustainable fuels and chemicals such as green hydrogen, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. The company’s mission statement is to unlock the potential of people, partnerships and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Greenfield Global is family owned and operated and has been awarded “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” Platinum-level designation since 2015.
