Plant Associate HR Generalist

About the role

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Plant Associate HR Generalist to support their Oswego, IL manufacturing location. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys working with hourly production associates, and is looking to sharpen their skills and grow into bigger HR roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and resolving plant team member relations issues
• Supporting and coaching Plant Management in working through team member relations issues
• Making appropriate recommendations and guiding management on fair, appropriate, and compliant resolutions
• Aiding in legal compliance by auditing employment law postings for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and applicable federal and state laws
• Supporting performance management by helping managers set business-aligned and measurable goals and providing ongoing performance feedback in a compliant, fair way and within timelines
• Completing day-to-day administration of Human Resource programs, including enrolling, terminating, and changing team member statuses
• Maintaining required documentation, including personnel files, discipline records, electronic documentation, in support of Company Policies, Affirmative Action, Attendance, and Performance Management
• Processing FMLA/Short Term Disability claims, Workers Compensation claims, and leaves of absence, and fulfilling OSHA requirements for the facility
• Conducting new hire onboarding, both virtually and in person, and processing all documents (E-Verify, I-9 processing, etc.) for new team members for Oswego, IL ensuring accurate team member data is entered into the HCM (Human Capital Management) system, Workday

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in HR administration, including at least 1 year of manufacturing plant HR experience and exposure
• Current unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness and ability to be onsite 5 days a week in Oswego, Illinois

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• Experience with the Workday HCM system
• Experience in the food / CPG industry
• Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holidays and Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long-Term Care + Life Insurance, and Legal Assistance