Senior Human Resource Generalist

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a key HR partner to plant leadership and employees providing strategic and hands-on support across the full spectrum of HR functions within a manufacturing environment. This role supports daily HR operations while also contributing to longer term initiatives that strengthen culture improve organizational capability and ensure compliance. The Senior HR Generalist plays a critical role in employee relations talent development workforce planning onboarding training policy administration and employee engagement. This position requires strong judgment the ability to balance business needs with employee advocacy and the capacity to navigate a fast-paced dynamic production setting.

responsibilities:

• Employee Relations & Workplace Support
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues; conduct fair timely and thorough investigations.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on performance management coaching conflict resolution and policy interpretation.
• Build trust and approachability across all levels of the plant maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• Partner with leadership to promote a positive high engagement culture aligned with company values.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Support full cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried plant roles partnering closely with hiring managers and TA partners.
• Partner with managers to assess workforce needs and support staffing plans.
• Training Development & Performance Management
• Coach leaders on effective feedback performance conversations and development planning.
• Support training coordination including safety compliance technical skills and leadership development.
• Assist with performance management processes ensuring consistency and documentation quality.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure HR practices comply with federal state and local employment laws (including ADA FLSA Paid Sick Time etc.).
• Maintain accurate HR records reporting and data integrity in HRIS systems.
• Support timekeeping and payroll accuracy through proactive audits and manager coaching.
• Support leave of absence cases and partner with third party administrators to ensure timely and compliant handling.
• Benefits Compensation & Policy Administration
• Assist employees with benefit questions enrollments and issue resolution.
• Support compensation processes including job evaluations annual reviews and pay changes.
• Assist with the communication and rollout of new policies and procedures.
• Culture Engagement & Employee Experience
• Partner with plant leadership on communication efforts recognition programs and culture building activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve employee experience.
• Help facilitate town halls listening sessions and other communication forums.
• Safety & Workforce Readiness
• Support initiatives that promote safe work practices attendance expectations and readiness for shift work.
• Strategic HR Partnership
• Participate in HR projects continuous improvement initiatives and plantwide efforts to support operational excellence.
• Act as a culture champion balancing employee needs with business priorities to support long term success.
• skills/qualifications required:

Education

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field preferred or related experience.
• HR certification preferred (PHR SPHR SHRMCP or SHRMSCP).
• 5 years of progressive HR experience with at least 23 years supporting a manufacturing distribution or similar industrial environment.
• Strong experience in employee relations including conducting investigations and coaching leaders.
• Experience with timekeeping attendance management and payroll related HR functions.
• Background supporting recruiting onboarding and training for hourly and technical roles.
• Experience partnering with Operations EHS Quality or other plant functions.
• Proficient in HR systems (HRIS ATS LMS); experience with ADP or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA ADA FMLA LOA processes Paid Sick Leave etc.).
• Skilled in documentation factfinding and maintaining confidentiality.
• Comfortable analyzing data (turnover attendance engagement trends) and providing insights to leadership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with hourly employees supervisors and senior plant leaders.
• Ability to build trust maintain approachability and have a visible presence on the production floor.
• High level of professional judgment integrity and discretion.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Capable of balancing business needs with employee advocacy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work Environment Capabilities

• Ability to regularly be on the production floor and wear appropriate PPE.
• Comfortable supporting shift-based operations (occasional off shift presence required).
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a dynamic scaling or startup manufacturing environment.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand observe and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife we believe in better and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically emotionally socially and financially both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity accident and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10000)
• Parental support & family care benefits including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition matching gifts free product and Business Resource Groups

fairlifes nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Goodyear AZ

reports to: Sr. HRBP

travel requirements: 10%

salary range: $95000 - $105000

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.