Human Resources Generalist

Ready Foods Inc. • Denver, CO

6d • $75,637 - $124,802 • Onsite

About The Position

Ready Foods is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer undergoing a transformation. They are integrating Lean principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital transformation, and systems thinking across their four Denver facilities to create a connected enterprise. Their culture emphasizes respect for people, operational excellence, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They seek individuals who want to shape the future of manufacturing and make a positive impact. The HR team at Ready Foods is deeply integrated with the business, spending time on the production floor, building relationships, solving problems, and fostering a thriving workplace. They are looking for an HR Generalist who is visible, engaged, trusted, builds relationships easily, uses sound judgment, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires professional fluency in both English and Spanish for effective communication, employee discussions, and guidance in both languages.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, conduct employee discussions, address workplace concerns, and provide guidance in both languages.
• Uses good judgment and common sense when handling employee issues.
• Can prioritize and adapt when multiple urgent matters arise at the same time.
• Resourceful and comfortable figuring things out when there is not always a clear roadmap.
• Builds credibility and trust with both hourly employees and supervisors.
• Communicates professionally, even during difficult conversations.
• Enjoys being present in the operation rather than sitting behind a desk all day.
• Takes ownership of problems and follows them through to resolution.
• Brings recommendations and solutions, not just problems.
• Collaborates well with leaders, peers and the broader HR team.
• Understands that every day in manufacturing is different—and enjoys that challenge.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience.
• Three or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Manufacturing, food production, distribution or operations experience preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or other HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for supervisors and employees.
• Build strong relationships through regular floor presence and employee interaction.
• Support employee relations, investigations, performance management, accommodations, leave administration and workplace concerns.
• Support supervisors with practical guidance, timely follow-up, and clear communication when employee or operational issues arise.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding and employee retention activities.
• Maintain employment records and ensure HR compliance.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, safety, training and operations teams.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement practical solutions.
• Balance multiple priorities while responding to employee and operational needs.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $75,637 - $124,802 annually.
• Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, and overall fit.
• Most candidates who meet the position requirements can expect an offer in the mid-$80,000s range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree