Human Resources Generalist

Charlie's Produce; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Charlie's Produce is seeking an HR Generalist to support a ~108-employee division within the prepared foods and brand organization. This on-site role reports to the General Manager and handles benefits, safety, HRIS, and payroll with corporate support.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leaves, compliance, and engagement initiatives to ensure smooth operations and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of generalist HR experience in a food/manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Handle employee relations issues and advise management and staff.
• Administer leaves of absence including FMLA and disability.
• Manage workers' compensation, OSHA compliance, and SAW reimbursements.
• Support Safety Committee and safety initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement events and manage onboarding processes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

CP Fresh is a Charlie’s Produce Company - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus. CP Fresh brings the same quality to processed foods that Charlie's brings to produce! Our state of the art processing plant provides fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, an expanded salad line, and a USDA-certified hot kitchen. We partner with local vendors to offer our customers fresh, high-quality, made-to-order products. With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community- we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce and prepared foods.

What We Offer

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details

• $29.88 - $38.86 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
• Shift: Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist role supports a division of approximately 108 employees within a prepared foods and brand organization. The division is a sub-section of a larger wholesale produce company. The HR Generalist is on site and reports directly to the General Manager. This role is responsible for a wide range of HR functions with the support of corporate human resources i.e. benefits, safety, HRIS and payroll.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Any combination of the following job duties):

• Manage full-cycle recruiting including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Handle employee relations issues and provide guidance to management and staff.
• Manage leaves of absence including FMLA, disability, and personal leave requests.
• Administer workers compensation claims, SAW reimbursements, OSHA reporting & compliance and coordinate with insurance providers.
• Support Safety Committee and safety initiatives
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and organize company events.
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a thorough and smooth onboarding experience.
• Administer learning and development programs to support employee growth.
• Provide general benefits support including open enrollment and employee inquiries.
• Manage Employee File Compliance.
• Support the Performance Review Process (90 Day and Annual Review).
• Process and investigate Unemployment Claims.
• All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with employees, management, and HR colleagues.
• 3+ years of experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in a food or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to prioritize workflow to complete all tasks and have excellent time management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and follow through on projects.
• Ability to covey a positive and professional image to applicant, employees and external customers

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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