Sr. Human Resources Generalist

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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results while having stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Reporting to the Sr. Human Resources Manager, the Sr. Human Resources Generalist provides HR guidance to the plant associated and leadership team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Perform advanced Associate Relations functions for SK Food Group leadership, efficiently investigating and resolving complex personnel issues including harassment allegations and workplace conflicts while ensuring timely communication, thorough documentation, and appropriate escalation.
• Build credible relationships with plant leadership to allow support decisions and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with department managers to support and implement strategies for continuous skills development and in the deployment of training tools to a diverse workforce.
• Support the management of associate performance issues and termination requests by providing strategic consultation to leadership, ensuring legal compliance and consistent application of company policy.
• Coach and support leaders on leading productive coaching sessions. Support explanation of the “why.”
• Serve as a resource to the Human Resource Team guidance, questions, and training.
• Know the Company’s business and goals. Utilize business knowledge to provide support to leaders in solving business challenges. Develop solutions and assist in communication and deployment.
• Regularly assess what great looks like. Collaborate with the HR Manager to reassess policies and procedures to ensure compliance, relevance and best-in-class associate experience.
• Review attendance and disciplinary process tracking to ensure current and effective. Look for trends and opportunities to improve two-way communication and relationship building.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance including I9 requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate review of completed associate timecards at each pay period’s bi-weekly close.
• Manage all Leave of Absence programs and processes, including transitional work and accommodations. Ensure timely and accurate entry in ADP to facilitate timely and accurate pay and records.
• Promote the administration and communication of SK Food Group policies, procedures, programs and benefits. Provides guidance and support to associates and management around policies and procedures.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring and on-boarding processes. Works with outside suppliers to provide associate services, such as temporary associates.
• Ensure that programs are applied in accordance with company's policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field, and four years of related Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Human Resource Generalist experience is required.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or related Human Resources Certification preferred.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish, or other prevalent language at the plant location, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively use HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems. ADP experience is preferred.
• Ability to partner with cross functional teams to ensure business goals are achieved.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Builds Trust - increase confidence through authenticity and integrity
• Collaborates - build partnerships across teams; works together to develop solutions
• Relational Savvy - relating honestly and comfortably to others with diverse backgrounds
• Business Acumen - applies business knowledge to prioritize actions and proactively support future needs
• Critical Thinking - make sense of complex info to solve problems
• Strategic Outlook - look ahead to new and improved ways to increase performance
• Action Oriented - tackle challenges with high energy

Benefits:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Robust Health & Welfare Benefits Package
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Daily Pay – Access Earned Pay Sooner

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.