Human Resources Generalist

HP Hood; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking an HR Administrator to support policies, recruitment, onboarding and benefits administration at our Concord, NH site. You will work with management to ensure compliance with regulations and to drive employee engagement.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of personnel information, effective communication, and collaboration across departments to support business goals and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• Experience in HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, benefits and payroll administration preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacancies.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation and personnel transactions.
• Trains management in interviewing, hiring, performance reviews and safety.
• Advises management on employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies and programs.
• Administers performance review and salary administration programs.
• Administers employee benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation and leave.
• Plan and execute employee activities to foster connection to the company and site.
• Create and post communications for employees.
• Participate in quarterly communications meetings to provide updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

Administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Maintains local AAP program, and insures accuracy with app flow log.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistance, and wellness.
• Plan and execute employee activities that foster meaningful connection to the Company and site (luncheons, celebrations, United Way campaigns, open enrollment & wellness activities).
• Create and post communications (table talkers, birthday/anniversary announcements, etc.
• Participate in quarterly communications meetings to provide updates and communications to employees.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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