Human Resources Generalist

CareersInFood.com; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Turano Baking Company in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Human Resources Representative to join a small HR team supporting plant personnel. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits enrollment, record keeping, and other employee matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in HR, bilingual English/Spanish, knowledge of COBRA, FMLA, EEOC, and strong multitasking with a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a full-time on-site role offering health, vision, life, and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an HR department or equivalent office role.
• Working knowledge of COBRA, FMLA, EEOC and related laws.
• Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in the hiring process, conduct orientations, review applications and screens/interviews as needed.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, badges, uniforms, and lockers with proper labeling.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4, insurance enrollment) is completed timely and submitted.
• Process terminations and notify Corporate HR and Benefits carriers.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS and keep personnel files organized.
• Assist employees with questions on policies, time off, benefits, and relations; escalate as needed.
• Translate documents as needed; preserve privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Turano Baking Company is a family-owned bakery with over 60 years of experience producing high-quality breads and rolls for foodservice and retail customers nationwide.

Job Summary: The Human Resources Representative is on a team of 3 supporting the administration of various HR plans and procedures for all plant personnel. Assists with handling personnel matters as it relates to recruiting, onboarding, benefits/insurance, record keeping and other employee matters.

Position Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills
• 2-3 Years of Experience in a Human Resource Department or equivalent office experience.
• A working knowledge of HR related topics such as COBRA, FMLA, EEOC and other related laws.
• Strong, proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
• High School Graduate or equivalency.

Position Responsibilities / Objectives

• Support operations in the hiring process as it relates to conducting orientations. Review applications and conduct screens/interviews as needed.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding - procures employee badges, uniforms, bump caps with proper name labels and sets up personal and uniform lockers.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork is completed accurately (I9, W4s, Insurance enrollment forms, etc) and submitted timely to Corporate HR and Benefits carriers.
• Process terminations ensuring all checklist items are completed and Corporate HR and Benefits carriers are notified timely.
• Maintain all employee information timely and accurately in HRIS
• Maintain all employee personnel files in an organized manner.
• Assist employees with questions and concerns related to general policy/documentation inquiries, time off (paid leave and vacation), benefits, and employee relations, escalating to management as appropriate
• Translate documents as needed.
• Preserve the privacy and confidentiality of our employees.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner when dealing with employees, co-workers, management and visitors.
• Assist with lowering turnover by keeping a fact based pulse on employee morale and report back to management
• Assist in coordinating, maintaining and supporting the location as it relates to company functions such as Appreciation and Holiday Luncheons.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.95 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Manufacturing/Production HR: 2 years (Preferred)