Human Resources Generalist II

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near-site health center

Profit sharing bonuses

Physical, emotional, financial and pro

Job summary

Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. in Chambersburg, PA invites applications for a Human Resources Generalist II to provide experienced HR leadership, guidance, and confidentiality in partnership with management.

The role focuses on employee relations, policy interpretation, and leave management while exploring AI-driven improvements in daily HR tasks. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in HR Generalist/HRBP, a Bachelor's in HR or related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR Generalist and/or HRBP experience required.
• 3 years experience with handling Employee Relations including complex disciplinary situations and claims required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Professional HR Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand talent needs, business direction, HR metrics and trends, and organizational strategy to identify changes and meet objectives.
• Maintains understanding of internal policies to guide employees and leaders.
• Provide day-to-day coaching on people-oriented matters, such as leadership expectations and career development.
• Reads, analyzes, and provides recommendations on changes in federal, state, and local regulations in HR.
• Develops HR trend data and proposes policy and benefit changes.
• Leads implementations for new/updated HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with HR Analysts to roll out HRIS modules to meet requirements.
• Identifies training gaps and develops trainings; maintains current practices.
• Implements benefit programs per policy and law.
• Champions company culture and improves employee engagement.
• Audits HR programs for compliance with laws.
• Works with HR team to meet department goals and metrics.
• Documents HR business processes clearly.
• Works with diverse internal customers to ensure high satisfaction.
• Invests in self-development through education and networking.

Skills

AI tools in HR

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

High School Diploma or GED

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Tools

ADP Lyric HCM

HRIS systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneNote

Job description

Come join our team as a Human Resources Generalist II! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including near site health center and several profit sharing bonus opportunities.

The Human ResourcesGeneralist II provides experienced human resources leadership and consultation to management on the people-related matters that impact the business! This individual is a person of integrity and respect who maintains professionalism and confidentiality while building strong business partnerships with both employees and management. Throughout their career, they will work on projects and tasks which help employees thrive professionally, financially, physically and emotionally. This position has a particular focus area in employee relations/claims handling, providing guidance to leadership in complex workplace situations, and leave management. This individual should be proactive in the exploration of AI within their day to day job responsibilities and openly share knowledge with other team members to continue moving the department forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Partner with leaders to understand talent needs, business direction, HR metrics and trends, and organizational strategy in order to identify appropriate organizational changes, create workforce plans and meet business objectives.


• Maintains a thorough understanding of Martin's internal policy and procedures to provide guidance to employees and leaders.


• Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to supervisors and management people-oriented matters, such as coaching,leadership expectations, career development, disciplinary action, etc.


• Reads, analyzes, and provides recommendations when there are changes inall federal, state, and local mandated regulations within the Human Resources disciplines.


• Develops and analyzes human resources trend data to make proactive recommendations on company-wide changes, including policy changes, benefit changes, etc.


• Acts as a key change agent by leading successful implementations for new and changing policies and procedures, both within the HR department and company-wide.


• Works with HR Analysts in the research, evaluation and rollout of new modules that will enhance the functionality of HRIS Systems to meet business requirements.


• Identifies training gaps within the company and develops and conducts training to meet the needs, as well as maintaining current training practices.


• Enacts Martin's benefit programs in accordance with company policy as well as local, state and federal law.


• Champions Martin's culture and leads in discussions and problem solving for helping to enhance the employee engagement.


• Audits human resources programs for a dherence to federal, state and local laws.


• Works with other HR team members to help achieve department strategic goals and metrics.


• Defines and clearly documents HR business processes and procedures.


• Works with diverse internal customers to ensure high customer satisfaction.


• Ensures self development through education, training, networking and experience.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;


• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field;


• 5 years Human Resources Generalist and/or Human Resources Business Partner experience required;


• 3 years experience with handling Employee Relations including complex disciplinary situations and claims required;


• Professional HR Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred

Computer Skills:

• Experience and openness to using AI tools within the HR realm required, with creation of AI agents/bots/workflows preferred.


• Experience in ADP Lyric HCM preferred. Strong understanding of working effectively with HRIS systems required.


• Strong skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and OneNote required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to manage time and prioritize work effectively.


• Must have excellent communication skills, including written and verbal.


• Must have sound critical thinking and decision making abilities.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle access to sensitive information.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

MARTIN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER