HR Generalist

Momsmeals; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Health/dental/vision insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Mom’s Meals is seeking an HR Generalist in Grinnell, IA to support the full spectrum of HR functions and serve as the primary contact for employees and managers on HR questions.

The role emphasizes onboarding, employee relations, and policy compliance while partnering with HRBP and site leadership to enhance engagement and retention. A HR-related degree or 5+ years’ experience is expected, with bilingual abilities a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or minimum 5+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of general HR practices.
• Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, benefits systems.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in person and virtual orientations and process new hires in applicable systems (HRIS, I-9/E-Verify).
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic format.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee/manager questions about process, policy, compensation, benefits and performance.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues and partnering on engagement activities.
• Handle tier 1 employee relations issues and work toward amicable solutions.
• Evaluate and escalate employee concerns to HRBP or Employee Relations.
• Support employee questions around leave and escalate to HRBP when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR programs in line with company values.
• Ensure site compliance with company policies.
• Encourage people and culture practices to retain key talent.
• Assist offboarding for low-risk terminations (letters, HRIS processing, badge removal).
• Respond to unemployment claims and fact-finding interviews.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

MS Office

HR knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM Certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

I-9/E-Verify

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

The HR Generalist supports the full scope of human resources functions to ensure a positive, productive, and compliant workplace. This role serves as a key partner to employees and managers serving as the first point of contact for HR Related questions.

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Benefits

Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.

Benefits include:

• -PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
• -401(k) match
• -Life insurance
• -Short-term disability
• -Health, dental and vision insurance
• -Maternity/paternity leave
• -Health savings account (HSA)
• -Flex spending accounts (FSA) - health and dependent

• Conduct in person and virtual orientations and process new hires in applicable systems (HRIS, I-9/E-Verify)
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic format
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee/manager questions or concerns about process, policy, procedure, compensation, benefits, and performance or conduct
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and partnering with HRBP and business leaders on conflict resolution and employee engagement activities
• Handle tier 1 employee relations issues and work towards amicable solutions with the business leader and HR Business Partner
• Evaluate and elevate employee concerns requiring additional intervention to the HRBP or Employee Relations team
• Support employee questions around leave and elevate to the HR Business Partner when necessary
• Drive continuous improvement in HR programs, proactively making recommendations for improvements in a manner consistent with the company’s mission values
• Ensure employee and site compliance with company policies
• Encourage people and culture practices that promote retention of key talent
• Support employee offboarding for low-risk terminations (termination letter, termination processing-HRIS, badge access removal, personal item removal)
• Respond to unemployment claims and fact finding interviews

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources related experience
• Knowledge of general HR practices
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work streams to deliver quality results
• Experience with HR systems to include timekeeping, payroll, benefits, etc.
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience utilizing productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and SharePoint

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• SHRM Certification
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Healthcare industry

• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.