Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (English/Spanish)

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to manage daily HR operations, including onboarding, recruitment support, benefits administration, and HRIS optimization.

The role emphasizes employee relations, training coordination, and compliance, with a flexible schedule and afternoon/night shifts. Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred and SHRM-CP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional onboarding experience that sets the tone for employee success.
• Coordinate training & professional development that keeps teams growing.
• Lead the administration and optimization of the HRIS.
• Lead and participate in employee relations activities including workplace investigations, disciplinary and other employee meetings.
• Support recruitment efforts for both full-time hires, contingent workers and interns.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance.
• Handle day-to-day HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, tracking leave, processing employment changes, and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Respond to employee questions, concerns, and engagement efforts.
• Collaborate on meaningful HR projects, from policy rollouts to process improvements.
• Have regular off-shift presence.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including a regular presence on afternoon and night shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Onboarding

Recruiting

Employee relations

Training & development

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP a plus

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource Generalist is responsible for daily HR Operations to include: recruiting, employee relations, employee development, and partnering with the business.

What you will do:

• Deliver an exceptional onboarding experience that sets the tone for employee success.
• Coordinate training & professional development that keeps teams growing.
• Lead the administration and optimization of the HRIS.
• Lead and participate in employee relations activities including workplace investigations, disciplinary and other employee meetings.
• Support recruitment efforts for both full-time hires, contingent workers and interns.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and compliance.
• Handle day-to-day HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, tracking leave, processing employment changes, and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Respond to employee questions, concerns, and engagement efforts.
• Collaborate on meaningful HR projects, from policy rollouts to process improvements.
• Have regular off-shift presence.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including a regular presence on afternoon and night shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Typical work in an office/plant environment. Work environment occasionally involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise as well as physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards when in our production facilities.

Expectations: Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career.

The salary range for this role is: $71,880.00 - $127,599.00 Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

• Health and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851.

We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe.

Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations.

With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities.

We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice.

We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do.

We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships.

Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives.

We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people.

Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility.

Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food.

Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!