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 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
• Completing day-to-day administration of Human Resource programs
• Maintaining required documentation, including personnel files, discipline records, electronic documentation
• Processing new hire onboarding and documents (E-Verify, I-9 processing)
• Handling FMLA/Short Term Disability claims, Workers Compensations claims, and leaves of absence
• Conducting new hire onboarding, both virtually and in person
• Completing performance management tasks, including setting goals and providing feedback
• Completing necessary documents to enroll, terminate, and change team member statuses
• Coordinating with team members and supervisors on FMLA/Short Term Disability claims, Workers Compensations claims, and leaves of absence
• Fulfilling OSHA requirements for the facility

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
• Current location within a commutable distance of Oswego, Illinois
• 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