Human Resource Generalist

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

Perform human resource related duties in the following functional areas: benefits and leave of absence administration, employee relations, workers’ compensation, training and development, policy implementation, employment law compliance, and staffing/recruiting.

Essential Functions

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for plant personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
• Respond to employee relations issues, e.g., employee complaints, and elevate to HR Manager as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee disciplinary process
• Monitor employee eligibility for benefit plans; review benefits with employees; process benefits enrollment, cancellation, or changes; manage open enrollment communication and election process; verify benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment
• Manage leave of absence process and return to work of FMLA, STD, and LTD claims and workers’ compensation including necessary communication with the employee and management team
• Provide assistance with workers’ compensation process including entering claims, following up with employees, requesting and reviewing medical documentation as needed
• Coordinate/conduct new hire orientation
• Administer data entry in Alchemy, lead compliance training, and develop reports as needed
• Assist in creating and facilitating training and development opportunities for workforce
• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition program
• Conduct stay and exit interviews to drive improvements within the organization
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including unemployment claims and EEO-1 reporting
• Maintain human resource information system records through entering new hires, status changes, and terminations; compile employee reports as needed; maintain employee filing system
• Provide assistance as needed for recruitment and onboarding activities
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• 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