HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST – BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH PREFERRED (B-233925)

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you’d expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Job Description Summary

The HR Generalist supports both the Pack Center and Cold Storage facilities. Oversees all Human Resource processes including, but not limited to, staffing, employee engagement, employee relations, leaves of absence tracking, and disability accommodation. This position reports directly to the Plant HR Manager.

Job Description and Job Responsibilities:

General HR support for employees. Answers routine questions, resolve conflicts, conduct and document investigations, provide communication, etc.
Responsible for maintaining staffing levels for all hourly positions. Manages all hourly recruiting, selection, new hire orientation, and new hire onboarding. Maintains effective relationships with all temporary staffing agencies.
Leads site retention efforts to ensure achievement of HR goals related to staffing levels and turnover.
Supports and advises employees and leadership regarding employee relations issues including coaching supervisors and managers in managing employee behavior and performance.
Assists with leave administration and disability accommodation analyses.
Assists in the administration of Worker’s Compensation claims and Return to Work program.
Maintains all HR systems and electronic personnel records to ensure information is accurate. Conducts periodic audits and ensures accurate recordkeeping.
Responsible for updating the Employee Handbook and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
Oversees benefits open enrollment and wellness program participation.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred field of study: human resources, business administration, sociology, psychology, or related field.
SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred.
Skills and Experience:

Minimum 2 years of human resources experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
Excellent computer skills are required. Must be able to learn and utilize all computer systems.
Experience with applicant assessment and selection is required.
Experience with HR Information Systems is required. Experience with WorkDay, Kronos, WorkLoud preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of employment laws and regulations (e.g. FMLA, OFLA, Affirmative Action, ADA) required.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent at prioritizing, organizing, and delegating tasks.
Excellent listening, speaking and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, including leadership.
Ability to perform basic algebra (addition subtraction, multiplication, division) and basic statistics as it relates to human resources.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Environment/Demands:

Occasional travel may be required for training and HR meetings (<10%).
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching are required in the completion of job duties.
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climbing stairs on a regular basis.