HR Generalist

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be crucial in supporting various HR functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enhancing our human capital management strategies. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with management to address employee relations issues and promote a positive work environment.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions
• Collaborate with department managers to understand the skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct new hire orientations and facilitate onboarding processes.
• Support the performance review process.
• Ensure compliance with employment labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records through effective data entry practices.
• Utilize HR software systems such as Paycom and benefit TPA accounts to manage employee data and reporting.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including FMLA and workers' compensation claims.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in human resources or administrative roles.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, employment labor law, and human capital management practices.
• Proficiency in HR software systems such as Paycom, Workday, or ADP is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Ideal candidate

• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making; makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; communicates timelines and updates.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is stationed in an office setting. It is not uncommon for employee support to be needed on-site at the plant, shipping, or production facility or called to address issues that may arise in the farm fields. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.