HR Generalist

Winland Foods•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This front-facing role supports all levels of team members at the site, while actively participating in broader company initiatives. The successful candidate plays a vital role in driving employee engagement, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR programs. As the only Generalist onsite, this is a hands-on, high-impact position requiring versatility, collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The Generalist is supported by the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may evolve to align with company goals.

Requirements

University degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience; food manufacturing environment preferred
PHR or SHRM designation preferred
Availability for regular Monday–Friday hours, with flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levels
High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Working knowledge of employment law
Systems proficiency: HRIS, payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other People systems (Workday, UKG, SAP, OpenPhone)
Demonstrated ability to create reports, business correspondence, and process documentation

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle hourly recruitment: job requisitions, postings, interviews, background/reference checks, offer letters, and onboarding
Collaborate with the training team to facilitate new hire orientation
Administer payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basis
Maintain accurate records for attendance, headcount, and recruitment metrics
Coordinate employee events, communications, and recognition programs
Leverage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, for data entry, reporting, and regular audits to ensure data integrity
Generate reports to identify workforce trends and measure program effectiveness
Interpret engagement survey data and support the execution of plant-level action plans
Coach the leadership team on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation
Address and escalate team member concerns, ensuring confidentiality and consistency
Assist with investigations and support fair and respectful resolution of workplace issues
Uphold compliance with employment laws and company policies