Human Resources Generalist - BAKKAVOR USA

Who we are

We are the leaders in the fresh-prepared food manufacturing industry. We are fast developing a strong presence in the US as we continue to disrupt the eating habits of US consumers. We are passionate about the food we make and demand for our products is high. You may not know our Bakkavor name but our customers are some of the best-known grocery chains across the globe.

In total, we have 19,000 employees worldwide. Here in the US, we are playing an instrumental part in driving change in freshly prepared foods to some of the major retailer chains and in the UK we are the market leader in all categories we serve.

Our mission is: to develop and produce innovative, commercially successful, great-tasting food that offers choice, convenience, and freshness to people around the world.

Our values are:

• Respect & Trust Each Other
• Be Proud Of What We Do
• Keep The Customer At The Heart Of What We Do
• Get It Right, Keep It Right

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of Human Resources functions including recruitment processes, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and training and development.

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Organizational and time management
• Technological know-how

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations
• Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements
• Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization as a whole, and to improve the employee experience
• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required
• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• Assist supervisors and leads with conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Explains human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees to ensure full understanding and maintain goodwill.
• Processes employee relations issues and complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assists in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Participates in plant management meetings as needed and follows up with the team on pending HR items.
• Creates onboarding plans and educates newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations
• Supports corporate human resource initiatives in development, implementation and follow up. Including Open Enrollment and Employee Engagement Survey.
• Assists employees in group insurance benefit enrollment and 401(k) enrollments. Answers general questions regarding benefit programs.
• Plans and coordinates employee events, including employee appreciation luncheons and holiday parties.
• Assists with processing of terminations, conducting exit interviews, and responding to unemployment claims.
• Partners with EHS to review the return to work process for workers' compensation claims.
• Maintains and updates I-9 form documentation for location.
• Backup to timekeeping functions at the location, and payroll/HR system processing of status changes.
• Covers for Sr. HR Business Partner during absences.
• Maintains employee personnel files in compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.