Senior HR Generalist

Job Summary Overview:

The Senior HR Generalist will play a crucial role in fostering a strong company culture, ensuring effective recruitment and retention strategies, supporting performance management, and maintaining legal compliance. This role is focused on ensuring a safe and engaged work environment while balancing the administrative and strategic aspects of human resources.

The ideal candidate will have a balance of strategic and tactical HR experience, particularly in high-performance manufacturing environments. They should be able to lead cultural transformation efforts, manage day-to-day HR operations, and maintain legal and ethical compliance. The role requires someone with a strong ability to connect with employees and leadership alike, with a focus on creating a positive, engaging, and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Culture Building and Employee Engagement:

o Leading the creation of a positive work culture by utilizing Maker's Pride Performance Systems.
o Managing annual opinion surveys and action plans to improve engagement.
o Ensuring employee recognition and driving pride within the workforce.

2. Talent Acquisition and Retention:

o Overseeing recruitment, on-boarding, and retention strategies to ensure a steady pipeline of talent.
o Developing strategies to stay union-free or maintain positive relations with unions if applicable.
o Building strong relationships with staffing agencies to ensure facility is adequately staffed.

3. Performance Management and Succession Planning:

o Leading the performance management system to evaluate and develop employees at all levels.
o Creating and implementing talent management programs to build a pipeline for succession planning.

4. Community Outreach and Employer Branding:

o Building a strong employer brand in the local community through donations, networking, and outreach efforts.

5. Training and Compliance:

o Ensuring the facility meets all training and compliance requirements for audits and legal purposes.
o Overseeing all policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

6. Employee Benefits and Payroll:

o Managing employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FMLA, etc.
o Overseeing payroll and attendance systems for hourly employees.

7. Data and Reporting:

o Analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying actions to address downward trends in performance.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

• Technical Skills:

o Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of Dayforce (HRIS system).

• Leadership and Management Skills:

o Ability to motivate and lead staff effectively while developing a high-performance team.
o Strong decision-making and conflict management skills.
o Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

• Analytical and Financial Acumen:

o Ability to analyze HR data and trends, with a strong focus on problem-solving and financial understanding.

• Interpersonal Skills:

o Strong conflict management skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
o Ability to coach and mentor both front-line employees and leadership staff.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:

o Undergraduate degree in a related business field required, with an MBA being a plus.

• Experience:

o 3 to 5+ years of experience in a generalist HR role in a manufacturing or high-performance environment
o Experience in Food Manufacturing is a plus.

• Additional Skills:

o Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
o No sponsorship available for work authorization.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.