Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Meiji America is a renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist . The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the Manager of Human Resources with all human resource-related core functions. The Human Resources Generalist also serves as a business partner to our internal customers.

This position carries out responsibilities in areas such as recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and compliance with employment laws and company policies. The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting organizational objectives through effective HR practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the candidate to employee experience from obtaining job descriptions, recruiting, and onboarding.
• Ensures all new hires are entered timely in HRIS system and coordinated with Payroll department.
• Foster a positive working environment by proactively identifying and addressing potential sources of conflict or dissatisfaction.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, addressing queries, concerns, and grievances.
• Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations in response to employee complaints or allegations of policy violations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Maintain accurate record keeping such as personnel files, attendance records, etc.
• Oversee job bid process and maintain crewing report.
• Assist with cultural improvement initiatives, wellness activities, and internal employee engagement opportunities.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant field of study from an accredited university of college, and progressive HR generalist and leadership experience is preferred or the equivalent progressive experience

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) year previous HR experience. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and represent the HR department in a professional manner.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws governing employment.
• Basic knowledge of general HR principles and practices.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to learn and navigate various online websites, databases, and HR systems comfortably and confidently.

Soft Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred, but not required
• Solid leadership skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Efficiency and accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain open communication with team members, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Communication Skills (Oral, Written) – able to speak clearly, concisely and accurately to ensure effective department operations.
• Safety Minded – follows / demonstrates awareness of all safety policies / procedures of self and others.
• Teamwork / Cooperation – ability to work well with others in a group and cooperate with others.
• Values Diversity and Ethics – serves with integrity and respect in interacting with different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, languages and values those differences.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written as well as an ability to be discreet and respectful towards others
• Ability and willingness to provide exceptional service to our employees and third-party vendors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The role seldom requires standing or stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; using hands to lift, handle, or feel; pushing and pulling, and reaching with hands/arms both above and below shoulder level; and often involves walking and sitting
• Although seldom required, must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs independently with shared loads up to 50lbs with team assistance

Why Meiji America (Stauffer's)?:

• Competitive salary (pay range between $72k to $77k per year, DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Vacation, sick time and paid holidays
  • Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
  • 401(k) with an annual company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employment Assistance Program

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a stable and well-established company

About Us:
The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutrition, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.
Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.
Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.
Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/VET

Meiji America is a Food manufacturer dedicated to safely manufacture high-quality bakery and confectionery products for our customers, consumers and partners - unlocking growth for our people, communities and shareholders. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes the values of being a Community Partner, focusing on Absolute Safety, Intentional Inclusion and Innovative Improvements and doing so with an Owners Mindset so that we can all Win Together.

Salary: $72,000 to $77,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

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