Human Resources Generalist at Faribault Foods, Inc. in Faribault, Minnesota

Job Description:

SUMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist has responsibilities for the following functional areas of HR: recruitment, orientation, employee relations, safety and employee retention. The Human Resources Generalist will support activities to reduce employee turnover and to attract top talent to fill open positions. This role will work closely with all levels of the business, providing exceptional customer service. Position requires a high level of discretion, ability to protect confidential information and appropriate professional manner at all times. This position is also responsible for food safety procedures in order to maintain a quality and safe product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administer human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, payroll, benefits, leave, disputes, investigations, performance management, recognition and morale.
Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Manager.
Engage in employee relations activities and programs.

Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as requested.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Support recruitment and hiring process including job postings, sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, providing follow-through with candidates, maintaining records and reporting results.
Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings to facilitate hiring qualified job applicants for open positions.
Support new employee onboarding process.
Manage employee referral incentive program.
Conduct exit interviews and report results.
Assist with performance evaluation process and new hire follow up meetings and report results.
Create and publish employee communication materials.
Assist with employee engagement activities to include appreciation luncheons, product sales, service awards, etc.
Assist with benefit administration to include medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD and flexible spending plans.
Maintain employee records including personnel files and HRIS information.
Compile and maintain various data and report as requested.
Manage employee uniform program and resolve issues.
Update job descriptions as needed.
Participate in human resources staff meetings.
Conduct frequent plant walkthroughs interacting with employees and leadership.
Work on HR Projects as needed.

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.

Support and assist with facility safety initiatives and work with EHS Manager on workers compensation claims.
Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

Experience: 2-5 years of demonstrated human resources support experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment

Skills:

Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Accurate, detail oriented and strong organizational skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Human Resources Information Systems
High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity and accountability
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
Initiative, results orientation and a passion for excellence
Ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally
Working knowledge of employment-related regulations
Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
SHRM-CP or PHR a plus

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Human Resources Manager
Works closely with facility employees, managers, supervisors and other human resources personnel
In the event of an absence, the duties of this position will be covered by the Human Resources Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, use hands and fingers and climb stairs. This job requires the employee to read, write and communicate verbally in English. The employee must be able to hear and have color vision.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.