HR Generalist

Blodgett Oven Company; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Blodgett Oven Company in Vermont seeks an organized HR Generalist to manage daily HR operations across the facility, including payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance tracking. In this hands-on role, you will support essential HR functions and contribute to a positive, compliant workplace environment.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, record-keeping, training, safety programs, and employee relations, partnering with management to maintain a compliant,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll administration experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS software.
• Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee situations and confidential data with professionalism.
• Fundamental understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Payroll execution and benefits administration to maintain accurate records.
• Recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and orientation of new hires.
• Training, certification tracking, and safety program management.
• Records management and compliance with retention standards.
• Employee relations support and participation in investigations as needed.
• Special projects and process improvements led by HR leadership.

Skills

Payroll

Communication

HRIS

Organizational skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Legal awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paylocity

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, approachable, and detail-oriented

Description

We are seeking an organized, approachable, and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to manage daily HR operations across our facility. In this hands-on role, you will handle core HR functions - ranging from payroll processing and benefits administration to talent acquisition, onboarding, and compliance tracking. Tying together daily administrative accuracy with employee support, you will play a central role in maintaining a positive, compliant, and well-run workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Payroll Execution: Accurately perform routine tasks required to process employee payroll and maintain accurate attendance and compensation records.
• Benefits & Leave Management: Administer employee benefit programs, enrollment changes, and leave tracking (FMLA, disability, CTO).
• Recognition & Morale: Support internal employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and culture-building events.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Recruitment & Interviewing: Recruit and screen qualified job applicants for open positions; partner with department managers to understand specific skill needs and hiring priorities.
• Onboarding & Orientation: Create and deliver engaging onboarding experiences to welcome new hires, educate them on company policies, and guide them through required workplace training.

Compliance, Safety & File Management

• Training & Certification Tracking: Review, log, and document mandatory safety training, anti-harassment programs, professional licensure, and certifications.
• Records Integrity: Maintain impeccable physical and digital employee files, ensuring data privacy and compliance with record-retention standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices (federal, state, and local); review internal policies to ensure ongoing compliance.

Employee Relations & General Support

• Employee Relations Support: Participate as a neutral HR representative in disciplinary meetings, investigations, and exit interviews as needed.
• Special Projects: Assist HR leadership with special projects, reports, and continuous process improvements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Payroll Experience: 1–3 years of hands‑on payroll administration experience required.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution abilities.
• System Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly master HRIS software.
• Organizational Excellence: Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional time management skills, and a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive employee situations and confidential data with strict professionalism and discretion.
• Legal Awareness: Fundamental understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance principles.

Preferred

• Software: Prior experience with Paylocity software is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Benefits:

• We offer a supportive and team-oriented environment
• competitive salary
• vacation and holiday pay
• health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) and ROTH with company match
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• sign-on bonus

Note: Management may assign other duties as required. Blodgett is a subsidiary of the Middleby Corporation.

Salary Description

$70,000 - $80,000