Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the following HR functional areas: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and employee retention. The Human Resources Generalist will support activities to reduce employee turnover and to attract top talent to fill open positions. This role will work closely with all levels of the business, providing exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer human resource programs, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, compensation, payroll, benefits, leaves, employee relations, and retention.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Manager.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and hiring activities, including workforce planning with hiring managers, candidate sourcing and screening, job postings, applicant tracking systems, temporary staffing partnerships, pre-employment screenings, career fairs, community outreach, candidate communications, recruitment reporting.
• Manage onboarding, employee referral, engagement, recognition, and retention programs, including new hire follow-up, exit interviews, employee communications, appreciation events, service awards, and other initiatives that promote a positive employee experience.
• Support employee relations activities, including performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, terminations, and employee issue resolution.
• Aid with benefit administration to include medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and flexible spending plans.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and compliance documentation; support HRIS enhancements; develop and analyze HR metrics and dashboards; and prepare reports related to recruiting, retention, attendance, and workforce trends.
• Manage employee uniform program and resolve issues.
• Update job descriptions as needed.
• Participate in human resources staff meetings.
• Conduct frequent plant walkthroughs, interacting with employees and leadership.
• Work on HR Projects as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Associate degree plus relevant experience considered. SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of demonstrated human resources support experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Accurate, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Human Resources Information Systems. High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and accountability. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Initiative, results orientation, and a passion for excellence. Ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally. Working knowledge of employment-related regulations. Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Human Resources Manager.
• Works closely with facility employees, managers, supervisors, and other human resources personnel.
• In the event of an absence, the duties of this position will be covered by the Human Resources Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, use hands and fingers, and climb stairs.
• This job requires the employee to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• The employee must be able to hear and have color vision.