Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist serves as the primary HR partner for CJ Schwan’s Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Frontline workforce. This role provides day-to-day HR support, employee relations guidance, reporting, workforce administration, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & HR Partnership:
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for DSD Frontline
  • Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
  • Manage Level 1 employee relations issues and escalate when appropriate
  • Conduct exit interviews, summarize findings, identify trends, and recommend actions
  • Partner with leaders to resolve employee concerns and support escalations
• Workforce Administration & Compliance:
  • Manage unemployment claims and related documentation
  • Maintain employee and position data within HRIS systems
  • Support employee transfers, promotions, and organizational changes
  • Manage termination coding and related employment actions
  • Support annual HR processes and coordinate employee recognition programs
  • Produce weekly and monthly HR reporting
• Compensation & Organizational Support:
  • Maintain compensation grids and related workforce data
  • Support compensation administration and salary planning processes
  • Prepare employee communications and related documentation
  • Maintain organizational structures, positions, and employee records
  • Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function
• Safety & Employee Support:
  • Serve as the HR lead for workplace accident and injury investigations
  • Partner with leadership, safety, and compliance teams to address concerns
  • Escalate complex issues as appropriate
  • Support DSD Frontline communications and employee engagement initiatives

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Experience: 3–5 years of Human Resources experience preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Experience supporting employee relations, workforce administration, recruiting, or HR operations
  • Experience partnering directly with frontline leaders and employees
  • Strong understanding of employee relations, HR policies, and employment practices
  • Knowledge of compensation, staffing, performance management, and workforce administration
  • Thrives in ambiguity and can effectively prioritize and execute with minimal direction
  • Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
  • Hightly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with HRIS systems and reporting tools preferred
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Skills

• Experience supporting employee relations, workforce administration, recruiting, or HR operations
• Experience partnering directly with frontline leaders and employees
• Strong understanding of employee relations, HR policies, and employment practices
• Knowledge of compensation, staffing, performance management, and workforce administration
• Thrives in ambiguity and can effectively prioritize and execute with minimal direction
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Hightly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with HRIS systems and reporting tools preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Benefits

CJ Schwan’s offers a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $54,000 - $72,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance.

Schedule

N/A