Human Resources Generalist / Manager

Our established food manufacturing client is seeking an HR Generalist/Manager to join their team. This is a leadership role, allowing for a hand-on impact and the ability to grow!

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in guiding our HR operations and ensuring a positive employee experience. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws.

The candidate must have strong, hands-on recruitment leadership with a track record of building pipelines and closing roles internally

• SHRM certification is required
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• A true model of excellence, high standards, accountability, and discretion
• Onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job Tasks/Duties (not all inclusive):

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees;
• conducts new-employee orientations;
• monitors career-pathing program; and
• writes and places advertisements.
• Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviewing.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as needed/requested.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, prescreening and interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts
• Assist to investigate complaints brought forward by employees with the General Counsel.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Employee orientation, development, and training

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree and three to five years of HR experience, or a master's degree in HR management and two years of experience in the HR field, or seven years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management
• systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company with cutting-edge facilities.
• A leadership role in ensuring FiveStar’s mission of Freshness Forever, Innovation Always is supported
• through reliable, effiicient operations.