HR Business Partner

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Company Holidays

Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-Paid Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance (3x salary

Job summary

The Reily Foods Company in Malden, MA seeks a hands-on HR Business Partner to support the Malden and Wilmington facilities. You will manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement, compliance, and HR initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role partners with the HR Director in New Orleans to align HR programs, build workforce plans, and ensure consistent HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement, compliance, and HR admin.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Malden and Wilmington facilities.
• Coordinate onboarding, paperwork, training, and first-day experience.
• Work with temporary staffing agencies for production staffing and conversions.
• Serve as on-site HR contact for policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and HR questions.
• Support employee relations, document concerns, escalate to HR Director as needed.
• Partner with facility leadership on staffing, retention, and workforce planning.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and site communications.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Coordinate safety, training, and HR policy training.
• Collaborate with HR Director to implement initiatives and standardize practices across sites.
• Engage with community job fairs and workforce programs to strengthen employment brand.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Employee engagement

Compliance

HR administration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Malden Plant - Malden, MA 02148Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryThe Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili(to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.

The HR Business Partner will support and execute day-to-day Human Resources functions for the Malden and Wilmington facilities. This role will serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and managers, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, engagement, compliance, training coordination, and HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, approachable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will partner closely with the HR Director based in New Orleans to drive HR programs, strengthen employee engagement, support operational goals, and ensure consistent HR practices across both facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for roles at the Malden and Wilmington facilities, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding, ensuring completion of paperwork, required training, system setup, and a positive first-day experience.
• Partner with temporary staffing agencies to coordinate temporary labor needs, support production staffing requirements, monitor agency performance, and assist with conversion opportunities where appropriate.
• Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and managers regarding policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and general HR questions.
• Support employee relations by providing guidance to managers and employees, documenting concerns, and escalating complex issues to the HR Director as needed.
• Partner with facility leadership to support staffing plans, retention efforts, workforce planning, and operational HR needs.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, site communications, and activities that support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, safety requirements, and HR procedures.
• Support performance management processes, including corrective action documentation, coaching support, and performance review coordination.
• Coordinate and track required employee training, including safety, food safety/GMP, harassment prevention, and company policy training.
• Partner with the HR Director in New Orleans to implement HR initiatives, improve HR processes, and ensure consistent practices across both facilities.
• Build and maintain partnerships within the local community by attending job fairs, industry events, workforce development programs, and university career fairs to support recruiting efforts and strengthen the company’s employment brand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation

And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent HR experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or distribution.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, employee engagement, compliance, and HR administration.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and basic federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems preferred.