Human Resources Generalist

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL ICEE and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes cookies and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic fast-paced and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team helping to drive business results through effectivepeoplepractices. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of HR functions at the plant level including employee relations compliancepayroll and role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at the plant and is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensuresaccurateandtimelybi-weekly payroll processing including related reporting and reconciliation.

• SupportstheHuman Resources Managerwith employment transactionsand employee relations.

• Assistsin the administration ofWorkersCompensationbenefitsdisability claims andleave of absence programs(FMLA OFLA PLO Workers Comp Personal Leave etc.).

• MaintainsHR data integrity by managing theHRIS system(UltiPro) and ensuring records are completeaccurateand up to date.

• Ensurescompliance with alllocal state and federal labor lawsas well as internal HR policies and procedures.

• Providesfunctional HRexpertiseand leadership to plant leadership and employees fostering consistent and compliant HR practices.

• Assistswith annual HR programs including but not limited toBenefits Open Enrollmentperformance review processes andinternal audits.

• Leadsrecruiting and onboardingefforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process.

• Servesas a point of contact foremployee relations acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies.

• Partnerswith union leadershipandparticipatein activities related to theinterpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance.

• Providesverbal and written English/Spanish translationsupport as needed.

• Promotesa positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork accountability and professional communication.

• Guidesemployees and leaders throughproblem-solving dispute resolution and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony.

• Enforcescompany policies consistently and fairly across all departments.

• Ensurestheplantremainscompliant withJ&J Snack Foods Food Safety Plan (FSP)Safe Quality Food (SQF)ProgramGood Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) andGood Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Followsall applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws.

• Performs all otherduties asassigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree inBusiness Human Resources or related field preferred.

• Five (5) plus years in Human Resourcesrequiredin a Generalist/HR Representative role.

• Five (5) plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race color age national origin ethnicity alienage religion or creed gender gender identity pregnancy marital status sexual orientation citizenship genetic disposition or characteristics disability or veterans status sex offenses prior record of arrest or conviction genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic status as a victim or witness of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.