Human Resources Generalist
Ventura Foods
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Chambersburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the HR Generalist is an internal resource on employment matters, ensuring adherence to legislation, company policies and other matters related to staffing and performance
- Manage day-to-day HR operations including full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, investigations under guidance, total rewards programs, performance and talent management, employee practices and procedures, coordinating site training and development programs, maintaining HR records, supporting change management and employee communications
- Coordinate engagement initiatives and support employee recognition efforts
- Administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA and company leave policies
- Serve as an internal consultant to supervisors and employees on issues that affect performance and business relationships while fostering a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by leadership of Ventura Foods
- Manage overall performance, management and people planning, and employee engagement efforts
- Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and accident/incident reporting
- Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for facility; monitoring to ensure proper implementation and interpretation
- Maintain accurate employee records, manage HRIS data, and process related documentation
- Oversee personnel record keeping related to new hire, employee review, promotions, transfers, employee benefits, separations and exit interviews
- Regularly walk the manufacturing floor to build relationships, understand workplace dynamics, and serve as a visible and approachable HR point of contact, with the goal of addressing employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and conduct investigations while maintaining a positive work environment
- Manage special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required
- 2 - 4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment required
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
- Experience in both union and non-union work environments definite asset
- Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
- Strong ability to manage high-volume employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, with professionalism
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships with both employees and management
- Thorough knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations
- Experience with Human Resources Information Systems is a plus
- Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to observe confidentiality
- Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures and regulation or government law
- Working knowledge of employment law and other government compliance regulations
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
full-cycle recruitingemployee relationsperformance managementtalent managementHRIS data managementemployee benefits administrationconflict resolutionemployment law knowledgeFMLA complianceADA compliance
Soft skills
coachingcommunicationcritical thinkingrelationship buildingprofessionalisminterpersonal skillsconfidentialityproblem-solvingjudgmentchange management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in HRProfessional Human Resources (PHR)