HR Generalist

Benefits: 

• Platinum level health insurance rating with low premiums, deductibles and out of pocket maximums
• Quarterly & Annual bonus potential
• Paid life insurance
• Up to 5% 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Paid paternity & maternity leave programs
• Wellness programs, service awards, company parties
• An excellent working environment & opportunity to make a difference

About the Position

This role plays a critical role in the overall success of the HR department as a trusted, go-to resource for employees and managers at all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Execute on the recruitment process including managing requisitions, scheduling, interviewing and recommending candidates, and preparing offers for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Respond to employee relations issues and escalate as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee performance management process
• Coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding, including system tasks, benefit and new hire orientations to ensure a positive new hire experience
• Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims, escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate
• Partner with the HR Manager on new benefit programs; arrange and conduct employee presentations including open enrollment and new hire orientation
• Coordinate with Corporate HR and Payroll to ensure HR and payroll documentation is timely and complete
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
• Coordinate employee events and recognition programs
• Provide timely and accurate information to employees about company benefits, policies and other published HR guidelines
• Participate in facilitating company training where applicable
• Performs administrative duties such as HRIS and management reports, attendance and leave tracking, filing and employee communications.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong personal organization skills; able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative
• Strong knowledge of various software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to create and deliver presentation quality materials with an eye for style, formatting and consistency
• Customer service-oriented approach to HR with a sense of urgency in response to requests from all Team members
• High attention to detail, deadlines, follow-through and follow-up
• Demonstrated ability to act proactively to develop, recommend and assist with the implementation of new HR initiatives, procedures and documentation
• Excellent verbal and business writing communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills to support external and internal clients
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations
• Ability to project calmness and confidence in high stress situations.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to daily employment and employee relations
• Ability to project calmness and confidence in high stress situations.

  Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience including non-exempt recruiting; experience within manufacturing a plus
• Intermediate level of experience with both an HRIS and ATS is desired
• HR certification through SHRM or HRCI a plus.

Attendance:

To support ongoing business goals and successfully contribute to your team, acceptable levels of performance and attendance must be consistently maintained, including attending all required meetings and events. Requires the flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Quality

Follows procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Must also produce quality work measured by efficiency, accuracy, and completion of both personal and company goals in a manner that embodies CM values and our culture of integrity, dignity and respect.

Safety/Legal

Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following all compliance and CM safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Ability to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment. The Human Resources Generalist must be able to dress in PPE, maneuver and be comfortable on the manufacturing floor, and, for learning purposes, be willing to work some jobs on the floor. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.