HR Generalist

• Fortune 500 foods processing facility has expanded and is hiring for newly created role as they want to groom this person into the next HR Manager
• The HR Generalist are responsible for employee relations, recruiting, training, and coordinating the work activities for 800 employees
• Company has been in business for 75 years with sales around $30 billion.
• They offer fantastic benefits, growth potential, work-life balance and team-oriented environment
• Full comprehensive Relocation assistance will be provided

Summary:

• This role is responsible for performing HR-related duties in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, employment, and employment law compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands all HR policies, procedures, and guidelines; communicate and reinforce organization values.
• Plans, prepares documents and conducts HR related functions from on-boarding through the life- cycle of employment that fosters positive employee relations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements ensuring adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Supports team member development by scheduling, delivering and tracking training.
• Stays current in HR best practices by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by initiating and supporting activities that drive engagement through the Facility.
• Conduct interviews, hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate new hire orientation.
• Handles employee’s inquiries regarding policies and procedures, payroll, benefits, and time off request.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required, ideally in HR, Business Management, Operations Management, or similar
• 2+ years of Human Resource generalist experience, experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is required; prefer food or related high-speed industries.
• Knowledge of local and national labor laws.
• Experience with working with recruiters, interviewing and screening resumes for hourly and or salaried employees
• Experience in delivering training and assisting with changing cultures is a plus
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of benefits administration is a plus
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. SAP and Applicant Tracking Systems is a plus.