HR Generalist — Payroll, Recruiting & Compliance

roskambakingcompany; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Human Resources/People Operations individual to support weekly payroll, timekeeping, and HR records across our Grand Rapids area facilities. The role involves coordinating recruitment, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and helping train and onboard staff.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, strong communication skills, fluency in English (Spanish preferred), and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• Able to interact with employees and be perceived as approachable and knowledgeable resource.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Support: complete required preparation tasks to ensure the smooth processing of weekly payroll.
• Timekeeping/Attendance support: complete required tasks within timekeeping and attendance systems.
• HR Record Keeping: Maintain and update employee records, both physical and digital, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Recruitment Assistance: Assist in the recruitment process by scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communication.
• Compliance: Ensure that HR practices and procedures adhere to relevant labor laws and regulations. Assist with compliance reporting and audits as requested.
• Training and Development: Help coordinate training programs. Maintain training records and monitor training completion.
• Employee Relations: Handle basic employee inquiries and concerns, escalating more complex issues to the People Operations Manager or Generalist as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare HR-related reports, presentations, and documents as requested by HR management or other departments.
• HR Communication: Assist in the distribution of HR policies, notices, and updates to employees. Promote HR initiatives and events.
• HR Software and Systems: Utilize HR software and systems for data entry, reporting, and record-keeping. Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field

Pursuing degree in HR/related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Roskam Foods is seeking a Human Resources/People Operations individual to support weekly payroll, timekeeping, and HR records across our Grand Rapids area facilities. The role involves coordinating recruitment, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and helping train and onboard staff.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, strong communication skills, fluency in English (Spanish preferred), and proficiency in MS Office.