Senior HR Generalist

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Within our new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Leprino is seeking a Senior HR Generalist (Internally known as: HR Generalist II) to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or Industrial Safety.
4 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist or HRBP role supporting employee-facing processes.
Advanced knowledge of Federal and Texas employment laws, including leave administration, wage and hour concepts, and employee relations practices.
Experience leading employee relations investigations and preparing disciplinary documentation.
Experience using HR systems or the demonstrated ability to learn systems such as SAP, UKG, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Senior-level HR certification from HRCI (e.g., SPHR) or SHRM (e.g., SHRM-SCP)
Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with SuccessFactors recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems.
Experience assisting with wage review processes or benefits open enrollment activities.
Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR partner for plant leaders and employees, providing consistent, practical guidance across day-to-day people matters.
Lead low- to mid-level employee relations investigations, document findings, and partner with leadership on appropriate outcomes.
Apply State-specific employment requirements across attendance, timekeeping, wage and hour practices, and leave administration.
Review and prepare disciplinary documentation and participate in employee meetings, terminations, and corrective discussions.
Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities for the site, including job postings, interviews, selection support, and internal transfers.
Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to ensure compliance with Texas new hire requirements and internal standards.
Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, wellness efforts, and follow-up action planning.
Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, paid and unpaid leaves, and other applicable federal, state, and local leave programs.
Provide day-to-day benefits support, including benefits education, open enrollment activities, and claim issue resolution.
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting using systems such as UKG and SuccessFactors.
Prepare audits, applicant flow data, and compliance reports to support state and federal requirements.
Partner with plant leadership on annual wage review activities, employee development discussions, and workforce planning needs.