Human Resources Generalist

Company Description Franz Family Bakery is a fifth-generation, family-owned baking company founded in 1906 in Portland, Oregon, with a strong commitment to supporting the communities it serves. The company operates 14 bakeries across 9 states, producing a wide range of products including bread, buns, bagels, English muffins, sourdough, donuts, rolls, croutons, cookies, and pastries. Franz has expanded its offerings to include certified organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO products, reflecting its focus on evolving customer needs. Teams across bakeries and sales work together to deliver quality baked goods, supported by a collaborative company culture and strong regional presence.

We are seeking a HR Generalist to join our hard working and fast-paced team in Springfield. The experienced HR Generalist will be responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise along with assisting in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on recruitment, terminations, performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and the management team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Functions as HR contact for the Division. Ensures consistent application of HR policies, practices, procedures and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Organizes, coordinates and implements the recruitment process which includes: identifying most effective coordinating sourcing channels (social media sourcing, colleges/universities, trade schools, referrals, job fairs, on-line job boards appropriate for the job. Monitor channels’ effectiveness.
• Partners with hiring managers/supervisors to identify and understand personnel needs, job specifications, duties, qualifications and skills necessary to recruit for the position. 
• Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified including skills, education and experience
• Oversees internal posting process and ensure managers and employees understand and adhere to process.
• Coordinates and promotes employee referral program.
• Conducts pre & post employment processing to include: testing, criminal background, motor vehicle, e-verify, reference checks schedules drug screens, drive tests, physicals and other related recruitment duties.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to recruiting standards and process compliance.
• Investigates and initiates partnerships with appropriate EEO/AAP outreach agencies. 
• Maintains applicant tracking system and associated AAP related processing.
• Ensures position descriptions are up to date and develops standardized interview guides.
• Other generalist duties to include:Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to maintain efficient and effective services.
• Conducting exit interviews.   
• Works with time-sensitive deadliness. 
• Adherence to the Company’s Core Values.
• Conducts other related duties of which the above are representative.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ experience in the human resource profession, or the equivalent in work experience.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce as a Human Resources Manager is preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or distribution experience is preferred.
• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification is preferred.
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and listening skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality laws, OSHA safety laws and Employment laws.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.