HR Generalist | People & Culture Partner

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Health/dental/vision insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Mom’s Meals | A Purfoods Company is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full scope of HR functions. You will be the main contact for HR questions, conduct orientations, maintain records, and partner with HRBP to drive engagement and compliance.

The role emphasizes issue resolution, policy guidance, and ongoing HR program improvements to support retention and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or minimum of 5+ years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of general HR practices
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work streams to deliver results
• Experience with HR systems including timekeeping, payroll, benefits
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience using MS 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 electronically
• 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 with HRBP on engagement
• Handle tier 1 employee relations and work toward amicable solutions with leaders and HRBP
• Evaluate and escalate employee concerns to HRBP or Employee Relations
• Support leave questions and elevate to HRBP when needed
• Drive continuous improvement in HR programs and align with company values
• Ensure compliance with company policies at employee and site level
• Encourage practices that promote retention of key talent
• Support offboarding for low-risk terminations (letters, HRIS processing, badge removal)
• Respond to unemployment claims and fact finding interviews

Skills

Associate’s degree or 5+ years HR exp

General HR practices

Multitasking

HRIS/timekeeping/payroll/benefits

Customer service

Analytical skills

Presentation & communication

MS Office/PowerPoint/SharePoint

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Mom’s Meals | A Purfoods Company is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full scope of HR functions. You will be the main contact for HR questions, conduct orientations, maintain records, and partner with HRBP to drive engagement and compliance.

The role emphasizes issue resolution, policy guidance, and ongoing HR program improvements to support retention and a positive workplace culture.