Human Resources Generalist

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Generalist
LOCATION: Crete, NE
POSITION STATUS: Full-time – Salary/Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources
SALARY: Up to $70k/yearly

Our company is committed to our team members. We offer generous benefits with a focus on three guiding pillars: Driven With Purpose (We Make Every Day Count), Relationships Are Everything (Meaningful Connections Fuel Our Success), and Right Always Wins (We Never Compromise on Safety, Quality, and Commitment). These pillars are the bedrock of our company's high-performance culture. We champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and continuous learning and development opportunities for professional growth. Our pillars are real and lived out every day in action, and our mission has never changed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist will partner with facility management at our Crete, NE and Red Oak, IA locations by managing day-to-day HR operations, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll verification, benefits administration, and compliance. This position will serve as the first line of HR support for facility management / employees and will be responsibility for employee / labor relations and maintaining a positive employee relations environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support recruitment process by coordinating job postings, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews. Assist hiring managers in identifying qualified candidates and help facilitate smooth onboarding experience for new employees.

Maintain proactive communication with union representatives to ensure HR policies align with collective bargaining agreements (CBA), while balancing compliance, operational needs, and handling grievances. Support union contract negotiations as needed. * Serve as a resource for employees seeking guidance on workplace issues, helping to mediate conflicts and promote respectful communication. This includes conducting investigations related to policy violations, misconduct, or other circumstances that may result in disciplinary action

Help support benefits team with health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. Assist employees with enrollment, answer questions about coverage, and liaise with benefits providers.

Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, monitor adherence to regulatory requirements, and support internal audits.

Help coordinate training programs that support employee growth and development. May organize workshops, track participation, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning

initiatives. Support performance management efforts by facilitating goal-setting, feedback sessions, and development planning.

Support payroll functions by performing second checks for accuracy, resolving payroll and timecard issues with supervisors and the Grain Craft Payroll Department, and ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Ensure employee information is accurately maintained in HRIS platforms and generate reports on metrics such as turnover, headcount, payroll data and demographics.

Assist leadership in developing strategies to address workforce gaps and surpluses and proactively work to assist in the optimization of talent.

Play a central role in implementing and communicating HR policies. Help draft and update employee handbooks, ensure that staff are informed about changes in procedures, and provide guidance on policy interpretation.

Provide HR team and respective internal Grain Craft stakeholders with reporting and special projects as required.

All other duties and related job functions assigned.

Must be able to work in the physical office environment, according to set work schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related experience.

Minimum of 4 years of HR Generalist experience.

Experience with Union locations preferred.

Experience working in an HRIS, preferably ADP.

HR Certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is highly desirable, or willingness to obtain the certification within two years.

Demonstrated aptitude and general knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, wage and hours, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and other related laws.

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive and confidential information in a discrete manner

Ability to develop effective relationships and impact HR areas of excellence.

Highly organized work ethic with a can-do attitude to solve problems.

Must be able to travel to Red Oak, at a minimum 1-2 times per month; may be higher depending on plant needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000