Sr. HR Generalist

Work Environment: Fast-paced, food manufacturer, occasionally requiring plant floor presence with PPE.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior HR Generalist to execute day-to-day HR functions at our 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will assist with workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, legal compliance, and payroll while fostering a positive, engaging, and productive workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee & Labor Relations
• Act as a point of contact for employees and operational leadership regarding HR-related inquiries.
• Investigate workplace concerns, grievances, and policy violations; provide sound recommendations and action plans to leaders.
• Coach leaders on effective team management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, retention strategies, and communications to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure employee recognition and pride within the workforce.
• Build a strong employer brand in the local community through donations, networking, and outreach efforts.
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Lead hourly and salary staff recruitment for facility.
• Partner with department leaders to forecast workforce needs.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, process I-9s, and coordinate comprehensive onboarding programs.
• Develop strategies to remain a union-free environment.
• Build strong relationships with staffing agencies to ensure facility is adequately staffed.
• Compliance
• Ensure strict adherence to employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, Wage & Hour) and company policies.
• Lead HR training programs and participate in HR audits.
• Lead leaves of absence.
• Lead employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Lead payroll and attendance systems for salary staff.
• Lead attendance system for hourly staff.
• Performance & Data Management
• Maintain data integrity and manage the HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Support annual compensation planning, performance evaluations, and talent management processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing, food and beverage, or fast-paced environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of federal and state labor laws.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole, preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and business acumen. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Ability to foster a positive work environment. Ability to coach and mentor both front-line employees and leadership staff.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Ceridian Dayforce and MS Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate active production and warehouse environments while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip-resistant footwear.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

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Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.