HR Generalist - Talent & Compliance (Manufacturing)

Rise Baking Company; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Kansas is seeking an HR Generalist to manage benefits, leave of absence, employee relations, training and development, and staffing. You will support compliance with employment laws, administer HR policies, and assist with onboarding and recruitment across plant operations.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and strong communication and confidentiality skills to work with managers and employees at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience
• 2-4 years of experience in a human resource role
• CP/PHR certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months
• Experience with a fast-growing manufacturing company preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with HRIS, preferably ADP
• Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work closely with other departments to advise and resolve issues as needed
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure
• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including various shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Administer HR plans and procedures for plant personnel
• Respond to employee relations issues and guide managers during disciplinary processes
• Monitor benefits eligibility and enrollment, and manage open enrollment
• Manage leave of absence and workers’ compensation processes
• Assist with workers’ compensation documentation and communication
• Coordinate new hire orientation
• Administer data entry in HRIS and develop reports
• Assist in training and development opportunities for workforce
• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition program
• Conduct stay and exit interviews to drive improvements
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and unemployment/EEO-1 reporting
• Maintain HRIS records and generate employee reports
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Comply with food safety requirements and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

HRIS (ADP)

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

People skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

2-4 years HR experience

PHR/CPR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS (ADP)

Microsoft Office (Advanced)

Job description

Rise Baking Company in Kansas is seeking an HR Generalist to manage benefits, leave of absence, employee relations, training and development, and staffing. You will support compliance with employment laws, administer HR policies, and assist with onboarding and recruitment across plant operations.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and strong communication and confidentiality skills to work with managers and employees at all levels.