Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team, helping to drive business results through effective people practices. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, compliance, payroll, and recruiting. This role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at the plant and is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

• Ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing, including related reporting and reconciliation. 

• Supports the Human Resources Manager with employment transactions and employee relations. 

• Assists in the administration of Workers’ Compensation, benefits, disability claims, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, OFLA, PLO, Workers’ Comp, Personal Leave, etc.). 

• Maintains HR data integrity by managing the HRIS system (UltiPro) and ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date. 

• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws as well as internal HR policies and procedures. 

• Provides functional HR expertise and leadership to plant leadership and employees, fostering consistent and compliant HR practices. 

• Assists with annual HR programs, including but not limited to Benefits Open Enrollment, performance review processes, and internal audits. 

• Leads recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process. 

• Serves as a point of contact for employee relations, acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies. 

• Partners with union leadership and participate in activities related to the interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement, supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance. 

• Provides verbal and written English/Spanish translation support as needed. 

• Promotes a positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork, accountability, and professional communication. 

• Guides employees and leaders through problem-solving, dispute resolution, and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony. 

• Enforces company policies consistently and fairly across all departments. 

• Ensures the plant remains compliant with J&J Snack Foods' Food Safety Plan (FSP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). 

• Follows all applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred. 

• Five (5) plus years in Human Resources required in a Generalist/HR Representative role. 

• Five (5) plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.