Human Resources Generalist (On-Site)

Job Title: Human Resource Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky (On-Site)

FLSA: Exempt

Mizkan America, Inc. has an opening for a Human Resources Generalist. The Owensboro, Kentucky sauce plant is a high-speed processing and packaging facility which produces sauces for the Ragú and Bertolli pasta sauce brands.

Summary:

This position will report to the Assistant Human Resource Manager and is responsible for day-to-day Human Resource operations and activities supporting local and corporate initiatives. The HR Generalist will function as a first line of contact to over 375 employees at the Owensboro plant and serve as a subject matter expert in areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to, HR transactions, Employee Relations issue resolution, systems and processes, benefits, recruiting and leaves of absence. The HR Generalist is responsible for staying current on all federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations. This role will provide support to the Assistant Human Resources Manager and Owensboro leadership team. The successful candidate in this position will be required to work some off shift hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization employees and assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Serves employees with a customer service mindset
• Coach and guide employees with their questions, concerns, or issues
• Collaborate with corporate HR and Payroll
• Conduct internal and external recruitment as required
• Assist in wage and compensation analysis
• Act as an HR liaison to managers, supervisors and other members of leadership providing coaching and guidance
• Conduct and assist with internal pulse checks of the workforce
• Assist in coordination of organizational changes within the plant as business needs require
• Provide support for any investigations and provide feedback and follow up where appropriate
• Coordinate filing of discipline, attendance, rewards & recognition and diversity programs and systems
• Collaborate with area vendors to coordinate company events, meals, and activities for employees
• Conduct applicant tracking
• HRIS data entry and audit
• Payroll
• Employee relations
• HR project work
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-directed/Self-managing
• Drive/Initiative
• Commitment to teamwork
• Change management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Communication
• Consultation
• Ethical practice
• HR Expertise
• Relationship management
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of HR experience, or a master’s degree in HR Management and two years of experience in the HR field, or at least seven years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education experience.
• Experience with ADP Vantage preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Prior experience in production or manufacturing with exposure to large populations and various shifts are preferred.
• This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
  
  

Benefits:

• Excellent Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 Matching program
• 401 profit sharing
• Paid time off (PTO) immediately
• Bonus and much more
  
  

Mizkan America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity