Human Resources Generalist
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 is integral to the business, working closely with employees and supervisors on the production floor to solve problems and foster a thriving workplace. This role requires someone visible, engaged, and trusted, who builds relationships easily, uses sound judgment, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Resourcefulness, asking good questions, and providing practical solutions are key. Professional fluency in both English and Spanish is mandatory for effective communication, employee discussions, and addressing workplace concerns 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.
- Is 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.
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
