Onsite HR Generalist – Manufacturing & People Ops

Calico Cottage Confections, LLC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off Plan and Paid Holidays

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Length of Service Awards

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Calico Cottage Confections, LLC. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist to support daily HR operations at our Belleville, IL facility. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HR compliance, performance management, training, and payroll-related activities.

Join a team-focused environment where you will maintain confidential employee records, partner with managers, and help foster a compliant and productive workplace in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR or related administrative experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HR administration, and HRIS processes.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and applicable employment regulations.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, interviews, candidate communication, background checks, drug testing, and pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and staffing agencies to support staffing needs and coordinate new hire paperwork, I-9s, HRIS setup, orientation, and onboarding.
• Serve as a primary onsite HR resource for employees and managers regarding company policies, workplace expectations, and employment matters.
• Assist with attendance, performance, conduct, corrective actions, and employee relations investigations while maintaining confidentiality and escalating complex matters to the Director of Human Resources.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, benefit changes, and employee questions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, I-9s, HRIS information, and other required employee documentation.
• Process employee status, job, compensation, and termination changes and provide HR-related payroll support to ensure accurate employee records.
• Responsible for management, calculation, and submittal of temporary staffing timecards.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, coaching, corrective actions, and related documentation.
• Coordinate required training, new hire and facility-specific programs, and maintain accurate training records.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, company events, and initiatives that promote employee morale and retention.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and assist with routine reporting related to staffing, turnover, attendance, recruiting, benefits, and other workforce information.
• Support facility policies and procedures, including applicable GMP and workplace requirements, while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Recruitment & Onboarding

Employee Relations

HR Compliance

Payroll Support

Documentation & Records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calico Cottage Confections, LLC. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist to support daily HR operations at our Belleville, IL facility. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HR compliance, performance management, training, and payroll-related activities.

Join a team-focused environment where you will maintain confidential employee records, partner with managers, and help foster a compliant and productive workplace in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.