HR Generalist

Pitt State; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates in Iola, KS is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support all core HR functions onsite. You will handle sourcing, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and engagement initiatives while collaborating with leadership to drive culture and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

This role requires a degree in HR or related field, 3+ years experience, and strong communication skills; on-site work Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional HR experience.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week 8am-5pm.
• Fluent English, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating interviews in alignment with workforce planning needs.
• Overseeing onboarding and orientation to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance.
• Addressing employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Supporting employee engagement through culture-building initiatives, surveys, and feedback analysis.
• Analyzing HR metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contributing to the development and execution of HR strategies, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with leadership on HR projects and ensuring consistent communication across all levels.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life…

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will provide comprehensive support across all core HR functions, including employee relations, employee onboarding, performance management, Talent Acquisition, and employee engagement. This onsite role requires you to be self-motivated, organized, and professional with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organization. You will collaborate with Leadership and the HR Manager to execute HR strategies, support company culture initiatives, and lead or participate in HR projects and community events.

What you will be doing…

• Sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating interviews in alignment with workforce planning needs.
• Overseeing onboarding and orientation to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Providing guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment law compliance.
• Addressing employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution, to maintain a positive work environment in a timely manner.
• Supporting employee engagement through culture-building initiatives, surveys, and feedback analysis.
• Analyzing HR metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and execution of HR strategies, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with leadership on HR projects and support consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Provide training on policies and procedures and assist with training compliance.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?
(Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Professional HR experience.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to be onsite 5 days a week 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.