Sr. HR Generalist Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience within manufacturing or food manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting union and non-union workforces strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of employee relations, investigations, absence leaves, performance management, and employment law.
• Understanding FMLA, ADA, workers compensation, wage and hour laws, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Candidates should be self-motivated professionals with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and professionalism when handling employee relations matters, investigations, workplace concerns, and operational challenges.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, and leadership while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Time Management & Organization: Effectively prioritizes workload, manages multiple responsibilities, and maintains strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships and supports a positive, respectful, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic manufacturing environment with changing operational needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Human Resources operations for hourly and salaried employees within union and non-union environments.
• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, leaves, and employee relations matters.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and support corrective action, documentation, coaching, and policy administration under supervision of HR Director.
• Partner with leadership to support performance management, employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and training activities for new hires and existing employees.
• Assist with recruitment activities including interviewing, hiring coordination, and onboarding processes as needed.
• Support leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers compensation, and other leave related matters.
• Maintain HR records, reporting, and employee documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Support payroll, benefits, and timekeeping processes through partnership with Payroll and operational leadership.
• Assist with union related matters including grievance meetings, investigations, documentation, and labor relation activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, food safety requirements, and workplace standards.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives, audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support HR projects, and reporting.
• Additional duties as assigned