Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
Crystal Creamery is seeking a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the organization. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, compliance, payroll processes, and HR systems. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service are essential. The Human Resources Generalist uses independent judgment for routine HR activities and daily workload prioritization, applies established policies and procedures to routine questions, and escalates complex employee relations, compliance, and policy matters to HR leadership. The position primarily works in an office environment and may occasionally visit manufacturing or operational areas as business needs require.
Requirements
- Knowledge of human resources principles and employment practices.
- Understanding of employment law fundamentals and HR recordkeeping requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
- Experience working with HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in human resources, employee services, payroll, benefits, or office administration.
- HR experience in manufacturing, agriculture, food production, or another fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding.
- Process employee transactions, including hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, status changes, and other personnel actions.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS information.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, questions, and required documentation.
- Coordinate and track leaves of absence and ensure required documentation is received and maintained.
- Advise employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, benefits, payroll-related questions, and general HR matters.
- Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, and supporting appropriate follow-up.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
- Prepare HR reports, conduct data audits, and assist with HR-related projects.
- Support performance management, employee engagement, training, and policy communication initiatives.
- Coordinate payroll-related processes by reviewing and submitting employee information, timekeeping data, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee, payroll, benefits, and company information.
- Collaborate with HR leadership, managers, supervisors, and employees throughout the organization.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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