Job Summary Overview:

The Senior HR Generalist will play a crucial role in fostering a strong company culture, ensuring effective recruitment and retention strategies, supporting performance management, and maintaining legal compliance. This role is focused on ensuring a safe and engaged work environment while balancing the administrative and strategic aspects of human resources.

The ideal candidate will have a balance of strategic and tactical HR experience, particularly in high-performance manufacturing environments. They should be able to lead cultural transformation efforts, manage day-to-day HR operations, and maintain legal and ethical compliance. The role requires someone with a strong ability to connect with employees and leadership alike, with a focus on creating a positive, engaging, and productive workplace.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Culture Building and Employee Engagement:

o    Leading the creation of a positive work culture by utilizing Maker’s Pride Performance Systems.
o    Managing annual opinion surveys and action plans to improve engagement.
o    Ensuring employee recognition and driving pride within the workforce.

2.    Talent Acquisition and Retention:

o    Overseeing recruitment, on-boarding, and retention strategies to ensure a steady pipeline of talent.
o    Developing strategies to stay union-free or maintain positive relations with unions if applicable.
o    Building strong relationships with staffing agencies to ensure facility is adequately staffed.

3.    Performance Management and Succession Planning:

o    Leading the performance management system to evaluate and develop employees at all levels.
o    Creating and implementing talent management programs to build a pipeline for succession planning.

4.    Community Outreach and Employer Branding:

o    Building a strong employer brand in the local community through donations, networking, and outreach efforts.

5.    Training and Compliance:

o    Ensuring the facility meets all training and compliance requirements for audits and legal purposes.
o    Overseeing all policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

6.    Employee Benefits and Payroll:

o    Managing employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FMLA, etc.
o    Overseeing payroll and attendance systems for hourly employees.

7.    Data and Reporting:

o    Analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying actions to address downward trends in performance.

 

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

•    Technical Skills:

o    Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of Dayforce (HRIS system).

•    Leadership and Management Skills:

o    Ability to motivate and lead staff effectively while developing a high-performance team.
o    Strong decision-making and conflict management skills.
o    Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

•    Analytical and Financial Acumen:

o    Ability to analyze HR data and trends, with a strong focus on problem-solving and financial understanding.

•    Interpersonal Skills:

o    Strong conflict management skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
o    Ability to coach and mentor both front-line employees and leadership staff.

Qualifications:

•    Educational Requirements:

o    Undergraduate degree in a related business field required, with an MBA being a plus.

•    Experience:

o    3 to 5+ years of experience in a generalist HR role in a manufacturing or high-performance environment 
o    Experience in Food Manufacturing is a plus. 

•    Additional Skills:

o    Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
o    No sponsorship available for work authorization.