What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Dr Smoothie Brands Inc?
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for leading and executing the day-to-day HR functions at the assigned Sunny Sky Products (SSP) manufacturing plant(s). This role partners closely with plant leadership to foster a high-performance culture built on our Core Principles, ensuring best-in-class programs for team members. Key responsibilities include talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, safety leadership, compliance, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist plays a critical role in building an engaged, high-performing workforce while ensuring adherence to all legal, regulatory, and company policies.
Major Job Functions
- Actively participate in plant audits and serve as a champion for safety initiatives, promoting a strong safety culture.
- Lead and facilitate the full cycle recruiting process for all local positions, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding qualified candidates in collaboration with department managers.
- Partner with Corporate HR to ensure pre-employment processes, background checks, and eligibility verifications are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide guidance to employees on HR-related matters including compensation, leave, benefits, and workplace policies; resolve employee concerns promptly.
- Enhance job satisfaction through timely resolution of issues, implementation of employee engagement initiatives, and organization of culture-building activities.
- Facilitate new hire orientation, employee recognition programs, and recommend improvements that reinforce our Core Principles.
- Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance management, morale, occupational health and safety, and training.
- Participate in and support disciplinary meetings, terminations, and workplace investigations.
- Ensure compliance with GMPs, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and update policies to maintain compliance and align with best practices.
- Stay informed on HR trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Educate employees on benefit options, enrollment processes, and eligibility requirements.
- Deliver HR and safety training programs to employees and managers.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee transactions, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.
- Maintain compliance with payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices at the federal, state, and local levels.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Minimum of 5 years in an HR Generalist role, with at least 3 years of experience supporting HR compliance and practices within the state of employment.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- In-depth knowledge of state-specific and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/talent management systems; experience with UKG preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- SHRM certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
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