Human Resources Generalist

F&S Fresh Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods is seeking an on-site HR Generalist to partner with employees and operations leaders across all shifts. You’ll manage employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, and day-to-day HR tasks while promoting a positive workplace culture in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 3–5 years of HR experience in manufacturing
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, and leave programs (FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
• Experience with Paylocity and MS Office
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; able to work across multiple shifts and departments
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations and investigations support across shifts
• Oversee high-volume hourly recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation) and ensure compliance
• Maintain employee records in Paylocity and assist benefits administration
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and manage communications
• Lead continuous improvement of HR processes cross-functionally
• Set up new employees in Alchemy training and schedule monthly trainings
• Handle safety needs for the plant and manage return-to-work communications

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS experience

MS Office proficiency

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada—every single day!

For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers—from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh—from farm to family.

We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance

What’s the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and genuinely enjoys being close to the action. In this role, you’ll be a visible, trusted partner to both employees and operations leaders—supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, and day-to-day HR across all shifts and departments. The ideal candidate is approachable, detail-oriented, bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about building a positive workplace culture while driving operational excellence.

As part of a 7-day-a-week operation, this role requires flexibility. While core hours are during the business week, candidates should be prepared to respond to urgent employee matters or HR emergencies outside of regular business hours, including weekends when needed.

This isn’t a desk-only role. You’ll split your time between the office and the production floor—getting to know employees where they work, supporting frontline leaders in real time, and being a visible HR presence across both environments.

What You’ll Own

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
• Support high-volume hourly recruiting, including interviewing, hiring coordination, onboarding, and offboarding, while partnering with operations on workforce planning and retention
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation) and support attendance tracking and compliance with employment laws and company policy
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity and support benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives—recognition programs, wellness events, surveys—and manage communication through platforms such as Appspace or similar tools
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across HR processes, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness
• Set up new employees within the Alchemy training platform and initiates the new hire training. Coordinates scheduling of monthly Alchemy training and employee development with department managers
• Handle all Safety needs for the plant, follows up with employees injured at work where it relates to claims management, medical documentation, follow-up appointments, and communication with employees on return to work, as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 3–5 years of HR experience—preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or food production.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, FLSA).
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Paylocity; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; comfortable working independently across multiple shifts and departments.
• Experience in food manufacturing and supporting a large hourly workforce is a strong plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

F&S is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at every level of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.