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Employment Type: Salaried
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Work Arrangement:Onsite
Position Summary:
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Generalist (HRG) is an internal resource on employment matters, ensuring adherence to legislation, company policies, CBA's, and other matters related to staffing and performance. The HRG will manage day-to-day HR operations including full-cycle recruiting, assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination, employee relations, payroll investigations under guidance, total rewards programs, performance and talent management, employee practices and procedures, coordinating site training and development programs, maintaining HR records, supporting change management and employee communications. TheHRGwillcoordinateengagementinitiativesandsupportemployeerecognitionefforts.WilladministerandensurecompliancewithFMLA,ADAandcompanyleavepolicies.ServesasaninternalconsultanttosupervisorsandemployeesonissuesthataffectperformanceandbusinessrelationshipswhilefosteringaworkplaceenvironmentconsistentwiththevaluesandmissionoutlinedbyleadershipofVenturaFoods. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports Department Managers and Supervisors in the execution of the HR people strategy to drive improve site efficiency and performance, with the goal of high engagement and low turnover. in and other members of the management to execute the site-specific people strategy, driving improvements in overall site efficiency and performance, with a goal of high engagement and rentetion.in recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of various departments and services performed.
- Ensures uniform compliance with personnel policies by managing and reviewing all discipline, investigations, and workers compensation claims while reporting findings to management and involving Human Resources Manager when necessary.
- Responsible for managing overall performance, management and people planning, and employee engagement efforts.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, especially for high-volume hourly positions common in manufacturing. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel to fill various job openings. Reviews job applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
- Responsible for compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel and payroll matters and communicating those changes to appropriate staff. Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, including those related to safety, anti-harassment, and accident/incident reporting.
- Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures for facility; monitoring to ensure proper implementation and interpretation.
- Maintain accurate employee records, manage HRIS data, and process related documentation. Oversees personnel record keeping related to new hire, employee review, promotions, transfer, employee benefits, separations and exit interviews. Assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination for the site(s).
- Regularly walks the manufacturing floor to build relationships, understand workplace dynamics, and serve as a visible and approachable HR point of contact, with the goal of improving and sustaining a positive employee relations climate within a non-union manufacturing operation. addressing employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and conduct investigations while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Managerspecialprojectsandperformotherrelateddutiesasassigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor'sdegreeinHR,Business,orrelatedfieldrequired
- 2 -4 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment required. Experience in administering employee benefits & knowledge of payroll procedures.
- Experiencecoordinatingandadministeringemployeetraining.Experiencewithtalentassessment&successionplanning.
- ProfessionalHumanResources(PHR)certificationpreferred.
- Experienceinbothunionandnon-unionworkenvironmentsisrequired
- Experienceinlaborrelationsabonus!
Knowledge and Skills:
- Abilitytoobjectivelycoachemployeesandmanagementthroughcomplex,difficult,andemotionalissues.
- Strongabilitytomanagehigh-volumeemployeerelationsissues,includingdisciplinaryactions,withprofessionalism
- Excellentcommunication,criticalthinking,andtheabilitytobuildstrongrelationshipswithbothemployeesandmanagement
- Crucialforhandlingsensitiveemployeemattersandinvestigations.
- Thoroughknowledgeofrelevantemploymentlawsandregulations.
- ExperiencewithHumanResourcesInformationSystemsisaplus
- Considerableknowledgeofprinciplesandpracticesofpersonneladministration,payroll,employeebenefitsandsafety.
- Effectiveoralandwrittencommunicationskills;excellentinterpersonalskills.
- Abilitytoobserveconfidentiality.
- Abilitytomakerecommendationstoeffectivelyresolveproblemsorissuesbyusingjudgmentthatisinconsistentwithstandards,practices,policies,proceduresandregulationorgovernmentlaw.
- Workingknowledgeofemploymentlawandothergovernmentcomplianceregulations.
- Stronginterpersonalandconflictresolutionskillsrequired
AlthoughregularworkscheduleisMondaythroughFriday,8:00AM-5:00PM,flexibilitytowork-offshiftonaweeklybasisisrequiredandonanasneededbasistosupporttownhallmeetings,employeeengagementevents,recruitmentevents,workplaceinvestigations,andotheroperationalneeds. Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Base Range of $69,370.00-$88,499.25*
*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment: Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:
- Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
- Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
- Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Ventura Foods
sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
Oct 09, 2025