Human Resources Generalist

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its team in Ankeny, Iowa. This position is a highly visible role that partners closely with leaders and employees across the operation to foster a positive workplace culture, support employee engagement initiatives, and provide guidance on a wide range of human resources matters.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience supporting a unionized workforce within a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environment and will be comfortable serving as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters.

Compensation includes base salary of 80,000-$95,000. Full benefits are available to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company paid holidays, and 401k.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with supervisors and managers to address employee relations concerns and promote a positive work environment.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to leadership on employee relations issues, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support a unionized workforce and assist with labor relations matters in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Drive employee recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Conduct employee investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Assist with performance management processes and employee development programs.
• Support policy interpretation, compliance, and HR-related training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Collaborate with site leadership to support organizational goals and workforce planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of progressive HR experience.
• Prior experience supporting a unionized workforce is required.
• Experience within manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial environments is required.
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on HR professional who enjoys being visible on the plant floor and partnering directly with employees and leadership.
• Someone who can balance employee advocacy with business objectives.
• A relationship builder with strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex employee relations situations.

If you're passionate about employee engagement, labor relations, and making a meaningful impact within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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