Human Resources Generalist (Assoc - Sr) - Rochelle Foods

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Rochelle, IL

23h • $64,400 - $115,500

About The Position

Hormel Foods is hiring an Associate HR Generalist, HR Generalist, or Senior HR Generalist for its Rochelle Foods facility in Rochelle, Illinois. The level offered depends on the candidate’s experience and skill set. This developmental position supports employee retention, engagement, training, coaching, and mentoring for plant professionals and new supervisors, and prepares the incumbent for future opportunities in Human Resources. The role also assumes the Human Resource Manager’s responsibilities during their absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills.
• Strong pattern of initiative, accountability, achievement, and leadership.
• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
• Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Prior experience in a salaried HR position.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring for office-hourly and plant-hourly production team members, including recruiting, interviewing, placement, onboarding, and orientation.
• Maintain positive Company-employee labor relations and ensure efficient, fair, and equitable application of the working agreement and plant work rules.
• Determine and prioritize the facility’s training needs.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and champion inclusion and diversity.
• Provide leadership and development to HR administrators, HR technicians, and other HR office staff.
• Oversee employees during their probationary period to support retention, including orientation, evaluations, coaching, and termination when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, company policies and procedures, and employment eligibility requirements.
• Assume the Human Resource Manager’s responsibilities when the manager is absent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual merit increases.
• Bonuses and profit sharing.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level