Senior HR Generalist

Status: Direct Hire

Job Title: Senior HR Generalist

Location: On-site in Weston, Oregon

Salary: $90,000 Bonus Relocation Package

About the Company:

We are a premier and privately held producer of high-quality food products with over a century of history. We serve as the trusted private label partner behind many of the most recognized grocery brands and restaurants nationwide. From farm fresh produce to diverse value-added items, we operate at the critical intersection of agriculture and modern food manufacturing. Our operations span multiple advanced facilities to ensure that millions of families have access to safe and nutritious food every single day.

Our success is deeply rooted in our lasting partnerships with local farm families. We maintain a profound commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and continuous innovation. Because we are privately owned, we do not make decisions based on the rigid pressures of quarterly earnings. We invest for the long term in our communities, our facilities, and our people. We believe in doing things the right way from the field to the dinner table.

We are looking for hardworking and collaborative professionals who want to make a tangible impact on the global food supply chain. We offer the stability of an established industry leader paired with the warm and supportive culture of a family-oriented business. If you are passionate about quality and want to grow your career in an environment that truly values your contributions, we invite you to join our team.

Senior HR Generalist:

Our client is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as a strategic partner within a manufacturing environment, supporting both employees and operational leadership. This role will play a critical part in talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and workforce development while helping foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings strong labor relations expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to balance people-focused initiatives with business objectives.

This role is on-site in Weston, Oregon.

Senior HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workforce planning.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Manage labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, grievance administration, employee communications, and support during collective bargaining processes.
• Conduct employee investigations, address workplace concerns, and ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations while maintaining accurate personnel records and HR documentation.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and other HR-related processes while serving as a resource for employee questions and support.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Support workforce planning activities, including seasonal staffing strategies and coordination with external staffing resources when needed.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and prepare reports, metrics, and workforce analytics to support business decision-making.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication, coaching, and employee-focused programs.

Senior HR Generalist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive human resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated labor relations experience, including contract administration, grievance resolution, and union-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, leave administration, equal employment practices, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding programs for hourly and professional-level employees.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Strong investigative, conflict resolution, and employee relations skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and maintaining confidential employee information.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) and prior leadership or supervisory experience are preferred.