Manufacturing HR Generalist — Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Refresco Group; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Well-being benefits

Total rewards programs

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support plant operations at our New Jersey facility.

Reporting to the Plant HR Business Partner, you will manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, compliance and investigations for hourly and exempt staff. This role requires 5+ years in HR, manufacturing experience preferred, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience required.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• Labor Relations and Union Relations highly preferred.
• Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Professional HR Certification (PHR) or SHRM Certification preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, new hire orientation, onboarding and training.
• Lead annual performance reviews for hourly employees.
• Support merit processes for hourly staff.
• Coordinate compliance training on EHS, Food Safety and HR.
• Prepare for local career fairs and hiring events.
• Provide training to plant leaders and support community engagement.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Payroll

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR/SHRM certification preferred

Labor relations and union relations preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to support plant operations at our New Jersey facility.

Reporting to the Plant HR Business Partner, you will manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, compliance and investigations for hourly and exempt staff. This role requires 5+ years in HR, manufacturing experience preferred, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS.