Human Resources Generalist

Refresco•Modesto, CA

56d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers and brands. The company is innovative and seeks out new challenges, driven by passionate people. This position, reporting to the Plant Human Resources Business Partner, provides leadership and administrative support to the plant operations team. The HR Generalist supports all business functions to drive and attain desired business goals for Refresco North America, assisting all hourly and exempt level employees in the manufacturing plant. The role involves supporting leaders and employees in areas such as recruiting, new hire orientation, onboarding, employee development and training, performance management, compliance, and investigations. The HR Generalist will also support the implementation of programs under the direction of the HRBP.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and HRIS.
Strong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task while paying attention to detail and working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
Demonstrated professional success payroll administration, recruitment and employee relations.
Ability to speak effectively interact with all levels of management.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate activities to meet specific deadlines.
Ability to interpret the company’s policies and procedures to management and hourly employees.
Minimum of five (5) years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience required.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications required.
Proficient MS Office programs; must have intermediate MS Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
Candidate fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as employment law.
Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding; leave management, benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines.
Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping Human Resource information confidential.
Assist HRBP on tasks related to exempt level and hourly recruitment process and employment strategies to meet human resources requirements.
Leads the annual performance review process for hourly employees.
Partners with department managers on the annual merit process for all hourly employees.
Leads the administrative compliance training for all employees as it relates to EHS, Food Safety and HR compliance.
Prepares for and participates in local career fairs and hiring events.
Facilitates training to plant leaders as needed.
In partnership with HRBP organizes community events.
Supports the plant leadership teams with plant retention strategy, labor market analysis, and EHS activities.
Supports HRBP with all labor or employee relations meetings or investigations as needed.
Resolves basic to complex problems by leveraging business / HR knowledge and client relationships.
Work with and network with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
In partnership with Plant leaders, leads and organizes all employee engagement events.
Other projects or duties as assigned by the HRBP.
Maintain and tracks HR data and metrics.
Support customer ethical audits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
10 Vacation Days and 5 Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs