Human Resources Generalist

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a Chicago based food manufacturing firm, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the HR and Payroll teams in Chicago. The HR Generalist reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and is responsible for regional human resources duties.

Key responsibilities include resolving employee relations issues and conducting investigations, interpreting policies with management, administering labor agreements, managing benefits communications, and overseeing leave

Qualifications

• Resolves employee relations issues and conducts investigations.
• Interprets policies with management for consistent application.
• Assists with administration of labor agreements and grievance procedures.
• Assists with administration of benefits programs and enrollment communications.
• Oversees leave of absence programs and related compliance.
• Supports development of new HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates recruitment with Hiring Managers and Recruiting Coordinator.
• Supports annual performance reviews and employee development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee relations issues and conduct thorough investigations.
• Work with management on policy interpretation, discipline, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Administer labor agreements and grievance procedures.
• Assist benefits administration, onboarding, and open enrollment communications.
• Oversee leave of absence programs and compliance.
• Develop and implement new HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate exempt/non-exempt recruitment with Hiring Managers and Recruiting Coordinator.
• Contribute to selection and retention initiatives and partnerships across the organization.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Disciplinary actions

Performance management

Recruitment coordination

Job description

A Chicago based food manufacturing firm is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their Human Resources and Payroll teams in Chicago. Alpha Baking Company, Inc. maintains six manufacturing facilities across four states, distributing fresh baked goods throughout the Midwest, and nationally via frozen foodservice partners.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist position reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources, and is responsible for regional human resources duties.

• Responsible for resolving employee relations issues and conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations. Works closely with management to determine appropriate resolutions and outcomes.
• Works with management to successfully resolve matters involving policy interpretation, discipline, performance assessment and terminations.
• Administers and interprets labor agreements and grievance procedures.
• Assists with administration of the company's benefits programs including delivery and communication of benefit plans via New Hire Onboarding and Open Enrollment.
• Oversees the administration of the leave of absence programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new programs, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating recruitment of exempt and non-exempt positions with Recruiting Coordinator and hiring managers.
• Creates and recommends new approaches, programs and policies that positively affect selection and retention of high performance teams.
• Develops strong partnerships with all levels of the organization and maintains and models positive rapport with employees and management.
• Assists with development of a database of job descriptions and role profiles.
• Assists with execution of the annual performance reviews.