People Operations Associate Generalist

About the Company

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products. With over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada, we are a scaled, diversified operation committed to consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness. We believe in purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all and are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and partners.

Responsibilities

• Complete required preparation tasks to ensure the smooth processing of weekly payroll.
• Collaborate with the payroll department to resolve discrepancies and provide support to employees and leadership regarding payroll items.
• Complete required tasks within timekeeping and attendance systems.
• Maintain and update employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Assist in the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communication.
• Ensure HR practices and procedures adhere to relevant labor laws and regulations; assist with compliance reporting and audits as requested.
• Help coordinate training programs, maintain training records, and monitor training completion.
• Handle basic employee inquiries and concerns, escalating more complex issues to the People Operations Manager or Generalist as necessary.
• Prepare HR-related reports, presentations, and documents as requested by HR management or other departments.
• Assist in the distribution of HR policies, notices, and updates to employees; promote HR initiatives and events.
• Utilize HR software and systems for data entry, reporting, and record-keeping; ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot system issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required) OR actively pursuing such a degree.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws is a plus.

Skills

• Able to interact with employees and be perceived as an approachable and knowledgeable resource.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.