Human Resources Generalist, Bilingual English/Spanish

Daybreak Foods•Whitewater, WI

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Generalist builds relationships within the HR department and throughout operations to provide effective communication, administrative and strategic support, and guidance amid rapidly changing priorities. The role supports recruiting, workplace safety programs, affirmative-action and EEO tracking, employee onboarding and relations, and payroll communications. The position works in a clean, temperature-controlled environment with a low noise level. No personal protective equipment is needed. The work involves sitting, keyboard use, fine manipulation with the hands and fingers, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, or related studies, or equivalent experience, required.
Experience or knowledge in recruiting, including sourcing, screening, candidate communication, interviewing, and organizing pre-employment screening.
Knowledge or experience in onboarding, safety administration, progressive discipline, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, employee relations, affirmative action and EEOC applicant tracking, and completing 300 logs.
Understanding of employee benefit and compensation programs; knowledge of benefit and compensation plans and working knowledge of compensation systems.
Knowledge of basic and behavioral interview methods and progressive sourcing and recruitment methods.
Basic knowledge of industrial safety concepts, payroll, and HRIS.
Ability to operate a personal computer and basic and complex office machinery.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and customer-service focus.
Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to learn rapidly, maintain a fast work pace, work independently, make sound decisions and exercise sound judgment, identify and address exceptions independently, adapt to a changing work environment, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
Physical ability to sit, use a keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the poultry industry is preferred but not required.
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit candidates for open hourly positions through multiple sources and research sourcing options in the geographical area.
Coordinate the hourly employment process, screen applications and resumes, phone-screen qualified applicants, and coordinate and participate in interviews.
Perform pre-employment screening, follow compensation guidelines or consult the appropriate person, prepare written offers for hourly employees, and correspond with candidates and applicants.
Administer safety programs and safety committee meetings; review and communicate safety programs; and schedule and perform safety training to maintain OSHA compliance.
Coordinate and review safety hazard surveys, work with operations to maintain SDS books, assist with incident reports and accident investigations, maintain first aid kits, create and distribute safety incident reporting folders, communicate and enforce reporting regulations, and regularly track incident reports.
Track EEO information and enter applicant administrative data by EEO classification using the Applicant Tracking Spreadsheet.
Conduct new-hire orientations; ensure new hires have needed supplies and resources; complete hiring paperwork and processing; and complete the E-Verify process for each employee hired.
Assist the Regional Human Resource Manager and management team in providing a positive employee relations experience, conduct onboarding follow-up reviews for hourly employees, and help formulate timely solutions to employee concerns.
Visit employees in agriculture, mill, and food-processing environments to understand concerns and confirm corrective actions and follow-up are complete.
Support the payroll department with communications needed to ensure payroll information is submitted accurately each pay period.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.