Sr. HR Generalist

SHIFT: 

• Days (Mon-Fri). Subject to change based on business needs.  

BENEFITS: 

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner, aligning business objectives with employees and management across all functional areas of Idaho Milk Products. This position manages a wide range of HR responsibilities, including maintaining personnel files and HRIS systems, overseeing onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. The role supports employee relations, performance management, compensation analysis, and workforce planning while providing guidance on policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include coordinating wellness programs, managing leave processes, supervising reception staff, and organizing company events. The Sr. HR Generalist also leads recruitment efforts for all levels of staff and ensures effective training and development programs to meet organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain personnel files in compliance with legal requirements.
• Administer and troubleshoot HRIS, including reporting, document management, and auditing.
• Perform onboarding for all new employees.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment and reconcile benefit statements for accuracy.
• Generate reports for third-party administrators related to benefit enrollments.
• Counsel employees on benefit plans, policies, payroll, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate and track the company Wellness Program, providing preventive health resources.
• Manage FMLA, LOA, and STD processes throughout their lifecycle.
• Supervise reception staff, delegate projects, and ensure adequate coverage.
• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance management, and training.
• Respond to employment-related inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support performance appraisal and annual compensation programs; update job descriptions and conduct salary surveys.
• Provide coaching and counseling support to supervisors and managers.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Organize company programs, events, and meetings, including logistics and budget control.
• Lead recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions, interns, and temporary staff; conduct orientations and promote internal hires.
• Provide guidance on workforce and succession planning.
• Identify organizational training needs and monitor program success.
• Deliver administrative support to executive and management teams on projects as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, or comparable experience in HR, Business, or related field
• Required: Minimum 5 years of HR-related experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ensures absolute confidentiality of all related employee records and information.  
• Communicates with a high-level of tact, works effectively with all employees, customers, and vendors. Ability to convey a positive and professional image to all employees, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to positively adapt to changes in the work environment while managing competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Employment Laws and Wage & Hour Laws.
• Understands HR processes, including eligibility and enrollment rules, and benefit procedures to ensure correct implementation. Basic understanding of HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Works well in stressful situations. Ability to maintain and explain the Company position on issues at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, execute plans, strategies and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a member of a team and leader.
• Effective prioritizing, organizing, financial, time management skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint software.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer. Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (e.g., processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, collating, etc.) 
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

Machines Operated:

• Office machines (e.g., personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and phone)

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply by visiting our website at www.idahomilkproducts.com