HR Generalist

Lactalis USA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Generous retirement plan contributions

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis USA, located in Nampa, Idaho, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist. In this role, you will assist with employee engagement, onboarding, and compliance while collaborating with the HR team to align with company goals.

The ideal candidate should have a preferred Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of HR experience, and skills in strategic thinking and employee communications. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 4+ years Human Resource experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning employee engagement initiatives.
• Draft and distribute internal HR communications.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Coordinate new hire check-ins and exit interviews.
• Responsible for LOA and Benefits administration.
• Process payroll and timekeeping records weekly.
• Assist with recruitment efforts and candidate coordination.
• Generate HR reports and conduct audits.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Planning & Organizing

Strategic thinking

HR – Functional area information systems knowledge

Business acumen

Labor Law

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Major in Human Resources or Business

Job description

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive – whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we proudly produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go‑Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values – Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

About the Role

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a HR Generalist based in Nampa, Idaho. As a HR Generalist, the role will carry out responsibilities such as employee engagement, onboarding, communication, compliance, and reporting. Additionally, the HR Generalist will collaborate with the LAG HR team to align duties with the company’s goals and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Draft and distribute internal HR communications and announcements.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and all other aspects of the new hire process, including processing onboarding paperwork, I‑9s and background screens.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire‑check ins, stay interviews, and exit interviews – track feedback and report findings.
• Responsible for LOA and Benefits administration.
• Process and maintain payroll and timekeeping records on a weekly basis.
• Assist with recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate coordination, and direct sourcing for prospects.
• Perform and maintain accurate HR Programs reporting and tracking, as well as business and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with compliance training, ensuring the site achieves 100% training completion.
• Participate in HR initiatives and special projects.
• Manage the Lactalis American Group Intern program.
• Provide assistance in project analyses and follow‑through to complete on time and with accuracy.
• Serve as an employee resource – answer questions, address or escalates issues, refer to employee handbook, clarify policies, partner with HR Manager on documentation and closing out issues.
• Generate HR reports and conduct audits. Maintain employee records.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed, preparing materials, and maintaining HR systems.
• Actively walk the floor/office and engage with employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A major in a related Human Resources or Business is preferred.

Experience

• 4+ years Human Resource experience is required.

Competencies

• Emotional intelligence
• Planning & Organizing
• Strategic thinking
• HR – Functional area information systems knowledge and maintenance
• HR – KPI Management and reporting
• HR – Internal communications
• Business acumen
• Labor Law

Benefits

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

EEO Statement

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affinitive Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.