HR Specialist - Cincinnati

B&G Foods Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods Inc. seeks an HR Specialist to support the Crisco plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and compliance activities to help achieve operational goals. Candidates should have at least 3 years of HR experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Tools such as Microsoft Office and HRIS systems like Workday are essential. Join a team committed to fostering a positive work environment and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Labor Relations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support employee and labor relations, performance management.
• Manage recruitment and employment process.
• Provide data and reports to support decision making.

Skills

Knowledge of human resources systems, policies, and practices

Knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to present to groups

Ability to apply common sense understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe

PowerPoint

HRIS systems like Workday

Job description

Job Overview

The HR Specialist supports the Crisco plant and employees to help achieve operational goals, reporting to the Senior HRBP. Responsibilities include employee and labor relations, performance management, recruitment, talent development, culture and engagement, compliance, leave management, and other HR-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Support employee and labor relations, performance management, and policy interpretation activities.
• Foster a positive work environment, champion employee engagement activities, and provide day‑to‑day coaching to plant personnel.
• Manage the internal and external recruitment and employment process for hourly and salary positions.
• Support and administer leave management process, including interaction with vendor and employees.
• Collaborate with training, payroll and benefits, EHS, and management for successful onboarding of employees.
• Provide data and reports to HR and plant leadership to support fact‑based, data‑driven decision making.
• Actively engage in HR departmental projects and process improvements.
• Complete or assist in response to unemployment claims, civil rights/EEOC claims, and other required reporting.
• Maintain HR related records ensuring confidentiality and limited access according to procedure.
• Backup for payroll.
• Promote a safe work culture and provide support in addressing safety and health incidents.
• Ensure legal compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the human resources area, monitor HR processes for compliance, post notices, maintain records, investigate and resolve employee complaints, and recommend changes necessary to achieve compliance.
• Assist with activities and programs such as employee recognition and company events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience & Education

At least 3 years of experience required.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

SHRM‑CP or PHR preferred.

Labor Relations knowledge.

Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe, PowerPoint.

HRIS Experience

Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources systems, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation.
• Ability to present to groups, including employees and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food and beverage environment preferred.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to take on new/unfamiliar assignments and increasing responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.