Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist (HRG) is an internal resource on employment matters, ensuring adherence to legislation, company policies, CBA's, and other matters related to staffing and performance. The HRG will manage day-to-day HR operations including full-cycle recruiting, assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination, employee relations, payroll investigations under guidance, total rewards programs, performance and talent management, employee practices and procedures, coordinating site training and development programs, maintaining HR records, supporting change management and employee communications. 

The HRG will coordinate engagement initiatives and support employee recognition efforts. Will administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and company leave policies. Serves as an internal consultant to supervisors and employees on issues that affect performance and business relationships while fostering a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by leadership of Ventura Foods. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports Department Managers and Supervisors in the execution of the HR people strategy to drive improve site efficiency and performance, with the goal of high engagement and low turnover. in and other members of the management to execute the site-specific people strategy, driving improvements in overall site efficiency and performance, with a goal of high engagement and rentetion.in recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of various departments and services performed.

• Ensures uniform compliance with personnel policies by managing and reviewing all discipline, investigations, and workers compensation claims while reporting findings to management and involving Human Resources Manager when necessary.  

• Responsible for managing overall performance, management and people planning, and employee engagement efforts.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, especially for high-volume hourly positions common in manufacturing. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel to fill various job openings. Reviews job applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.

• Responsible for compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel and payroll matters and communicating those changes to appropriate staff. Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and accident/incident reporting.

• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for facility; monitoring to ensure proper implementation and interpretation.

• Maintain accurate employee records, manage HRIS data, and process related documentation. Oversees personnel record keeping related to new hire, employee review, promotions, transfer, employee benefits, separations and exit interviews. Assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination for the site(s).

• Regularly walks the manufacturing floor to build relationships, understand workplace dynamics, and serve as a visible and approachable HR point of contact, with the goal of improving and sustaining a positive employee relations climate within a non-union manufacturing operation. addressing employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and conduct investigations while maintaining a positive work environment. 

• Manager special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required
•  2 -4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment required.                                                                                                                                              Experience in administering employee benefits & knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Experience coordinating and administering employee training. Experience with talent assessment & succession planning.
•  Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
•  Experience in both union and non-union work environments is required
• Experience in labor relations a bonus!           

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.  
•  Strong ability to manage high-volume employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, with professionalism
•  Excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with both employees and management
•  Crucial for handling sensitive employee matters and investigations.
•  Thorough knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations. 
•  Experience with Human Resources Information Systems is a plus
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, payroll, employee benefits and safety.  
• Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to observe confidentiality.
•  Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures and regulation or government law.
•  Working knowledge of employment law and other government compliance regulations.          
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required         

• Although regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, flexibility to work-off shift on a weekly basis is required and on an as needed basis to support townhall meetings, employee engagement events, recruitment events, workplace investigations, and other operational needs.