Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist (Full Time)

Job Description
Job Description
A Day in the Life
You'll be the HR partner our bakery managers, SHIPP distribution, and Support Center leaders call first. Here's what a Tuesday might look like.
~8:00 a.m. A bakery manager calls. A team member has missed three shifts. You walk her through what to do next and help her write it up the right way.
~9:30 a.m. You start an investigation into a complaint at the Support Center. You set up interviews, take careful notes and keep every detail private.
~11:00 a.m. You sit down with a manager whose team member is on a performance plan.

You help him plan a clear, fair conversation.
~1:00 p.m. You drive to one of our bakeries. You walk the floor, check posters and files, and listen to what the team has to say.
~3:00 p.m. You hold an exit conversation with a team member who's leaving. You log the real reason in UKG so we can learn from it.
~4:00 p.m. A new state leave law takes effect. You use AI to summarize it and draft the handbook update, then check it against the law and flag what managers need to know.
~4:45 p.m. Hiring managers keep asking for help with job postings.

You build an AI prompt that turns their notes into a solid first draft, so they wait minutes instead of days. No two days look the same. If you'd rather handle a wide mix of work than go deep on one thing, you'll love this job.

Position Summary
The Sr. HR Generalist owns employee relations, investigations, exits and performance support for our Support Center, SHIPP distribution center and company-owned bakeries. You'll coach managers, keep us compliant across multiple states and spend real time in our bakeries. You'll work side by side with our HR Manager, our Training and Engagement team and the VP of Human Resources. You'll also help lead how our HR team uses AI. We want someone who always asks one question: where can AI take friction out of our day?

Accountabilities/Duties

Take in and investigate employee relations concerns, from the first call to the final write-up
Coach managers on performance, corrective action and performance plans
Hold exit conversations and track why people leave, so we can fix what's driving it
Keep our handbook and policies current across the states where we operate
Support safety and OSHA compliance at our SHIPP distribution center
Visit our company-owned bakeries on a regular schedule for team check-ins and compliance reviews
Help new bakery managers build their people skills
Find the repeat, manual work in HR and use AI to remove the friction, like drafting job descriptions, policy summaries and manager FAQs
Help the HR team and managers use AI tools safely and well
Back up the HR Generalist and HR Manager so the work keeps moving when someone is out
Core Values/Leadership Competencies:
Servant’s Heart
Developer of people
Vision casting
Leads by example
Spirit of a Champion
Exhibits extreme ownership – 100/0!

Mentality – 100% responsibility and zero excuses! Excellence driven, desires feedback and improvement
Exhibits sound judgment
Genuine
Connections
Intensely collaborative
Professional with the ability to influence at all levels
Communicates often and openly
Skills and Abilities:
Learning agility. You pick up new laws, new tools and new situations fast, and you ask good questions. You love breadth. You'd rather handle ten different things well than be the expert in one. Clear, calm communication. In writing and in person, with bakery team members and senior leaders alike. Tech comfort.

UKG experience is a plus. If you haven't used it, you learn new software quickly and want to. AI fluency. You use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot in your work every week. You know how to write a good prompt, check the output and make it your own. You're always looking for the next task AI can make faster. You protect sensitive information every time, with no exceptions. That includes knowing what never goes into an AI tool. Business partner. You know HR advice has to work in a busy bakery on a Saturday, and you build trust with managers. Sound judgment.

You handle sensitive issues with care and know when to bring in your leader.

Education/Certifications and Work Experience Requirements

Required
~3+ years of HR generalist experience, including employee relations issues and investigations
~ Working knowledge of federal employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA and Title VII
~ Experience using an HRIS
~ Hands-on experience using AI tools at work, with examples of how they made your work faster or better
~ Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to our bakeries
Nice to have
UKG experience
Multi-state HR experience
Retail, restaurant or multi-unit experience
Bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field
SHRM-CP or PHR
Why Nothing Bundt Cakes?

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, employee life insurance, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), and cake and Bundtwear allowances. Team members are eligible for an annual bonus potential. We provide a casual and collaborative work environment with a focus on increasing your wellbeing through company events, celebrations, and regular volunteer opportunities. CA Applicant Privacy Policy