Address8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position will work collaboratively with the site Human Resources Manager and Plant Manager, to initiate and successfully manage efforts for recruitment, training & development, performance management, organization planning, and company social programs. The HR Generalist will ensure projects are completed in a timely manner, manage resources (internal/external) effectively, and support the business by liaising with the individual departments to understand their objectives, propose solutions and define HR projects to implement those solutions. The HR Generalist will also serve as a backup for the Human Resources Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing and recruitment activities for the plant, including maintaining job descriptions, managing job postings, posting to internal/external job boards, screening of talent, submitting background checks, managing on-line assessments, and managing final contract administration
- Collaborate with the HR Manager to deliver training in accordance with the defined training program, including corporate programs, certifications, skills development, and Health & Safety requirements
- Investigate and manage employee concerns, identifying trends and themes, and providing recommendations to resolve employee issues
- Provide support to cyclical HR processes including performance reviews, compensation, benefits enrollment, and STIP administration
- Support organizational planning based on facility needs, including monthly organizational chart update, regular skills matrix update, review of annual training requirements
- Processing and review of human resources information for new hires, terminations, position and wage changes, and other PHI requirements
- Collaborate with HR Manager to build leaders capabilities to deliver coaching and disciplinary action according to established processes. Partner with plant leadership on documentation of discipline and development/execution of Performance Improvement Plans, as needed
- Support the business in compiling termination documentation, attend termination meeting and complete exit interview
- Administration of vacation, attendance management, and leaves of absence processes for the facility, including follow-up
- Assist the HR Manager in communication of HR and company related matters to business unit employees
- Liaise between employees and payroll/benefits regarding pay and benefits issues.
- Attend social committee meetings and provide any support needed.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Education, Experience, Certifications & Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
- 3+ years’ Human Resources Generalist experience (including talent sourcing, recruiting, employee relations, compensation, and benefits administration).
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Intermediate proficiency with Kronos Time and Attendance platform.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications & Skills:
- Masters’ Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Business Administration.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing.
- PHR / SPHR Certification preferred.
- Experience with labor and employment laws.
- Ability to be confidential with personal information in various situations.
- An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication with an excellent command of the English language.
Physical Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to sit for 7+ hours per day
- Must be able to walk for 1+ hours per day
