Human Resources Specialist

TreeHouse Foods • Princeton, KY

24d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for managing HR functions within the plant, focusing on timekeeping, recruiting, employee relations, and administrative support at our Princeton, KY facility, a manufacturer of quality baked snacks. This role plays an important part in ensuring smooth HR operations and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Associate's degree in human resources, business or related field is strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• For positions supporting a manufacturing site, experience in a plant environment is preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll activities, including timecard review and verification for hourly employees.
• Process payroll-related transactions, including retroactive pay adjustments and payroll deductions.
• Monitor employee attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Support full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including job posting, candidate screening, hiring, and onboarding.
• Process new hires, transfers, promotions, and other employee changes in Workday and UKG Dimensions.
• Prepare new hire materials, issue employee badges, and coordinate locker assignments.
• Maintain employee records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment activities and support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Participate in HR initiatives, community outreach activities, and special projects.
• Serve as a resource for employees by responding to questions related to payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR programs.
• Provide administrative support for the front office, including coordinating meetings, managing phone inquiries, greeting visitors, and distributing mail.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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