Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the Manager of Human Resources with all human resource-related core functions. The Human Resources Generalist also serves as a business partner to our internal customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Management of the candidate to employee experience from obtaining job descriptions, recruiting, and onboarding.
• Administer, track, and evaluate all New Hire Orientation and Onboarding training.
• Supervise new hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and/or Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns and continued employment.
• Processes all pre-employment activities for new hires including drug screen

· Ensure all paperwork for employee status changes is complete and carried out appropriately.

· Ensures all new hires are entered timely in HRIS system and coordinated with Payroll department.

· Maintain departmental HR Calendar.

· Oversee job bid process and maintain crewing report.

· Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing queries, concerns, and grievances.

· Foster a positive working environment by proactively identifying and addressing potential sources of conflict or dissatisfaction.

· Provide counsel to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, ensuring fairness and consistency.

• Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations in response to employee complaints or allegations of policy violations.
• Promote the development of employees by building strong relationships and becoming a trusted resource.
• Maintain accurate record keeping such as personnel files, attendance records, etc.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Produce regular reports on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and the outcomes of investigations.
• Assist with cultural improvement initiatives, wellness activities, and internal employee engagement opportunities.

· Work on activities and/or projects as requested by Human Resources Manager and VP Human Resources

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant field of study from an accredited university of college, and progressive HR generalist and leadership experience is required.

Computer Skills

· Proficient competency with the Microsoft Office Suite

· Experience with HRIS.

About Us:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritionals, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.

Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Meiji America employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,207.00 - $68,851.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,207 - $68,851