HR Generalist

Do you enjoy all things HR? Are you looking for an opportunity in the food manufacturing space? The Krusteaz Company is looking to add an HR Generalist to the Human Resources Team! The HR Generalist works closely with the HR Manager, providing general human resources support including benefits and leave administration, recruiting, employee relations, organizational development & training, and other HR functions.

This role plays a critical role in the overall success of the HR department as a trusted, go-to resource for employees and managers at all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.


* Drive the recruitment process including managing requisitions, scheduling, interviewing, and recommending candidates, and preparing offers.


* Respond to employee relations issues and escalate as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee performance management process.


* Coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding, including system tasks, benefit and new hire orientations to ensure a positive new hire experience.


* Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims, escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate.


* Partner with the HR Manager on new benefit programs; arrange and conduct employee presentations including open enrollment and new hire orientation.


* Coordinate with Corporate HR and Payroll to ensure HR and payroll documentation is timely and complete.


* Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.


* Coordinate employee events and recognition programs.


* Provide timely and accurate information to employees about company benefits, policies and other published HR guidelines.


* Participate in facilitating company training where applicable.


* Performs administrative duties such as HRIS and management reports, attendance and leave tracking, filing and employee communications.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Strong personal organization skills; able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.


* Strong knowledge of various software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.).


* Ability to create and deliver presentation quality materials with an eye for style, formatting and consistency.


* Customer service-oriented approach to HR with a sense of urgency in response to requests from all Team members.


* High attention to detail, deadlines, follow-through and follow-up.


* Demonstrated ability to act proactively to develop, recommend and assist with the implementation of new HR initiatives, ...