Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Ready Foods is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer committed to transforming its manufacturing practices. Rooted in over five decades of excellence, Ready Foods is integrating Lean principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital transformation, and systems thinking to create a connected enterprise. This enterprise leverages data, automation, continuous improvement, and employee expertise to make better decisions and achieve better outcomes. The company fosters a culture of respect, operational excellence, learning, collaboration, and relentless improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for supervisors and employees.
• Build strong relationships through regular floor presence and employee interaction.
• Support employee relations, investigations, performance management, accommodations, leave administration, and workplace concerns.
• Support supervisors with practical guidance, timely follow-up, and clear communication when employee or operational issues arise.
• Care for recruiting, onboarding, and employee retention activities.
• Maintain employment records and ensure HR compliance.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, safety, training, and operations teams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement practical solutions.
• Balance multiple priorities while responding to employee and operational needs.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Uses good judgment and common sense when handling employee issues.
• Prioritizes and adapts when multiple urgent matters arise at the same time.
• Is resourceful and comfortable figuring things out when there is not always a clear roadmap.
• Buils credibility and trust with both hourly employees and supervisors.
• Communicates professionally, even during difficult conversations.
• Takes ownership of problems and follows them through to resolution.
• Brings recommendations and solutions, not just problems.
• Collaborates well with leaders, peers, and the broader HR team.
• Understands that every day in manufacturing is different and enjoys that challenge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience.
• Three or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Manufacturing, food production, distribution, or operations experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification is a plus.

Skills

• Good judgment and common sense.
• Prioritization and adaptability.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving.
• Effective communication.
• Building relationships.
• Practical solutions.
• Collaboration.

Benefits

Ready Foods offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $75,637 - $124,802 annually, with most candidates expected to receive an offer in the mid-$80,000s range.