Human Resources Generalist

J&J Snack Foods; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our plant operations in the United States. The role partners with plant leadership to drive people practices across payroll, employment relations, benefits, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will handle HR programs, open enrollment, performance reviews, and onboarding, while ensuring HR data accuracy in UltiPro and adherence to federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Five+ years in Human Resources in a Generalist/HR Representative role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages bi-weekly payroll processing and related reporting.
• Supports employment transactions and employee relations.
• Administers workers’ compensation, benefits, and leave programs.
• Maintains HR data integrity in UltiPro.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws.
• Leads recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Supports union relations and contract compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll processing

Recruiting

Labor laws understanding

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team, helping to drive business results through effectivepeoplepractices. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, compliance,payroll, and recruiting.This role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at the plant and is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensuresaccurateandtimelybi-weekly payroll processing, including related reporting and reconciliation.

• SupportstheHuman Resources Managerwith employment transactionsand employee relations.

• Assistsin the administration ofWorkers’Compensation,benefits,disability claims, andleave of absence programs(FMLA, OFLA, PLO, Workers’ Comp, Personal Leave, etc.).

• MaintainsHR data integrity by managing theHRIS system(UltiPro) and ensuring records are complete,accurate,and up to date.

• Ensurescompliance with alllocal, state, and federal labor lawsas well as internal HR policies and procedures.

• Providesfunctional HRexpertiseand leadership to plant leadership and employees, fostering consistent and compliant HR practices.

• Assistswith annual HR programs, including but not limited toBenefits Open Enrollment,performance review processes, andinternal audits.

• Leadsrecruiting and onboardingefforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process.

• Servesas a point of contact foret employee relations, acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies.

• Partnerswith union leadershipandparticipatein activities related to theinterpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement, supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance.

• Providesverbal and written English/Spanish translationsupport as needed.

• Promotesa positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.

• Guidesemployees and leaders throughproblem-solving, dispute resolution, and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony.

• Enforcescompany policies consistently and fairly across all departments.

• Ensurestheplantremainscompliant withJ&J Snack Foods’ Food Safety Plan (FSP),Safe Quality Food (SQF)Program,Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), andGood Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Followsall applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws.

• Performs all otherduties asassigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Human Resources or related field preferred.

• Five (5) plus years in Human Resourcesrequiredin a Generalist/HR Representative role.

• Five (5) plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

US Salary Pay Range

$60,000—$75,000 USD

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran’s status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.