Human Resource Generalist

Perform human resource related duties in the following functional areas: benefits and leave of absence administration, employee relations, workers’ compensation, training and development, policy implementation, employment law compliance, and staffing/recruiting.

Essential Functions

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for plant personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures 

• Respond to employee relations issues, e.g., employee complaints, and escalate to HR Manager as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee disciplinary process 

• Monitor employee eligibility for benefit plans; review benefits with employees; process benefits enrollment, cancellation, or changes; manage open enrollment communication and election process; verify benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment 

• Manage leave of absence process and return to work of FMLA, STD, and LTD claims and workers’ compensation including necessary communication with the employee and management team 

• Provide assistance with workers’ compensation process including entering claims, following up with employees, requesting and reviewing medical documentation as needed 

• Coordinate/conduct new hire orientation 

• Administer data entry in Alchemy, lead compliance training, and develop reports as needed 

• Assist in creating and facilitating training and development opportunities for workforce 

• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition program 

• Conduct stay and exit interviews to drive improvements within the organization 

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including unemployment claims and EEO-1 reporting 

• Maintain human resource information system records through entering new hires, status changes, and terminations; compile employee reports as needed; maintain employee filing system 

• Provide assistance as needed for recruitment and onboarding activities 

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience) 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience 

• 2-4 years of experience in a human resource role 

• CP/PHR certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months 

• Experience with a fast-growing manufacturing company preferred 

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment 

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with HRIS, preferably ADP 

• Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company 

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information 

• Ability to work closely with other departments to advise and resolve issues as needed 

• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure 

• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including various shifts as needed