Human Resources (People Operations) Generalist

Roskam Baking Company•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

Roskam Foods is hiring a Human Resources (People Operations) Generalist to support daily HR operations. The role assists with weekly payroll preparation, timekeeping and attendance systems, employee record maintenance, recruitment coordination, compliance activities, training administration, employee inquiries, HR reporting and communications, and HR software systems. The position requires discretion when handling confidential information and a service-oriented approach to supporting employees and leadership. Roskam Foods is a contract manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or actively pursuing a degree.
Ability to interact with employees and be perceived as an approachable and knowledgeable resource.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.

Responsibilities

Complete preparation tasks supporting weekly payroll processing; coordinate with payroll to resolve discrepancies and respond to employee and leadership questions about payroll.
Complete required tasks in timekeeping and attendance systems.
Maintain and update physical and digital employee records accurately, confidentially, and in accordance with data protection regulations.
Assist with recruitment by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
Help ensure HR practices and procedures comply with relevant labor laws and regulations; assist with compliance reporting and audits as requested.
Coordinate training programs, maintain training records, and monitor training completion.
Respond to basic employee inquiries and concerns, escalating complex matters to the People Operations Manager or Generalist as necessary.
Prepare HR-related reports, presentations, and documents as requested by HR management or other departments.
Assist in distributing HR policies, notices, and updates to employees, and promote HR initiatives and events.
Use HR software and systems for data entry, reporting, and record-keeping; ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot system issues.