Senior HR Generalist

Job Summary

The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting and executing core HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, and organizational development. This role ensures HR practices are consistent, legally compliant, and aligned with company culture and values. Critical to the success of this role are exemplary communication skills and ability to support a culturally diverse workforce of 1,400 exempt and non-exempt employees. Additionally, this role will partner with the HR Director and business leaders to build strategic partnerships that align HR initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the New Hire Onboarding process including, but not limited to:
  • I-9 documentation
  • E-Verify
  • Personal file set-up
  • Management of document uploads to Document Manager in UKG
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Partner with management to facilitate performance management processes including coaching, progressive discipline, and performance improvement plans.
• Support recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate screening, and interviewing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Administer and interpret policies related to compensation, benefits, and leave management.
• Effectively create and maintain critical reports for management.
• Maintain and analyze HR metrics and reporting to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Mentor junior HR staff and support cross-functional HR projects as needed.
• Be responsible for knowledge of day-to-day employee relations activities within our plant including employee engagement and retention activities.
• Support the HR Director in organizing and retrieving records, reports, and policies.
• Lead the termination process, including preparing documentation, conducting exit meetings, and maintaining records.
• Provide support to the Director of HR in other assigned projects as needed.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field OR equivalent work history.
• 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment; strong preference towards food manufacturing/processing.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations, labor and employee regulations, and benefits.
• Bi-lingual (speaking, reading, and writing). Fluency in Spanish, French, Creole & Karenni is highly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of computer skills with experience in Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 30% in the United States.
• Ability to work onsite and work hours contingent with business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact with all levels of any organization.
• Organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Complex problem-solving skills including Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical thinking skills including, but not limited to, logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Commitment to demonstrating the highest standard of ethical conduct and integrity; a willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!