People & Culture Advisor

Foodera Technologies; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tiered paid vacation

401k with a great company match

Flexible benefits plan (HSA)

Anniversary Rewards

Job summary

Foodera Technologies is seeking a People & Culture Advisor in Caldwell, Idaho. You will be the primary HR resource for employees and managers, handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR documentation while rolling out site programs and initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer service, clear communication, and a working knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and recruiting fundamentals. This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years HR Generalist/HR support experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS (BambooHR).
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact for employee relations at the Caldwell facility.
• Advise managers on policy interpretation, performance management and discipline.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for openings.
• Maintain HR documentation, audits, and HRIS records.
• Support investigations, unemployment claims, and leave requests.
• Lead employee engagement activities at the site.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HR practices

Employment law

Recruiting

Discretion

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Tools

MS Office

BambooHR

Job description

People & Culture Advisor
Caldwell, Idaho | Full-Time | Exempt

About the Company

Foodera Technologies is a global leader in food-processing technology, designing, manufacturing, and supporting innovative equipment and integrated processing solutions for food manufacturers around the world. Our technologies help customers produce high-quality potato products, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and other prepared foods with greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Built on decades of engineering expertise, innovation, and trusted customer partnerships, we combine global knowledge with local support to deliver solutions that help our customers succeed.

Our people are at the center of everything we do. We foster a collaborative culture where innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement drive our work. Whether you’re building world-class equipment, supporting customers, advancing new technologies, or helping our teams succeed behind the scenes, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career alongside talented colleagues around the world.

As we continue to shape the future of food processing, we’re looking for individuals who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and solving complex challenges. If you’re ready to be part of a stable, forward-thinking organization that’s advancing the future of food technology, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

We need a people-focused, hands-on People & Culture Advisor to join our team in Caldwell. In this role, you’ll be the go-to HR resource for employees and managers at our facility. You’ll handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR documentation, and you’ll help roll out new programs and initiatives at the site. If you enjoy building trust, solving people challenges, and making the workplace better every day, this is a great opportunity to grow your HR career.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working directly with employees and leaders, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate:

• Brings a strong customer-service mindset and builds trust with employees at all levels.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Has a working knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and recruiting fundamentals.
• Uses sound judgment and keeps sensitive employee information confidential.
• Is organized and detail-oriented, and can manage a high volume of requests without losing accuracy.
• Works well both independently and as part of a collaborative People & Culture team.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters at the Caldwell facility, and escalat[es] complex issues to People & Culture leadership as needed.
• Give managers day-to-day guidance on policy interpretation, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for assigned requisitions, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation, paperwork, and scheduled check-ins.
• Manage offboarding, including exit interviews, termination documentation, and coordination with payroll and benefits.
• Maintain accurate, compliant HR documentation, including personnel files, I-9s, and HRIS records.
• Support workplace investigations, making sure documentation is thorough, objective, and timely.
• Assist with unemployment claims, leave of absence requests, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Respond to employee questions about benefits, pay, and company policy.
• Support compliance reporting and audits, such as EEO-1 filings and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Lead employee engagement and recognition activities at the facility.
• Partner on HR special projects, process improvements, and program rollouts.
• Follow all facility safety practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry files, materials, or equipment weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to access and navigate all departments within the facility, including the shop floor.

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• 2–4 years of experience as an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or in a similar HR support role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, and onboarding/offboarding, including partnering with managers to resolve HR issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS platforms such as BambooHR.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

Incentives

We are a growing company with a lot of opportunity and a great culture. You will work on challenging projects and initiatives, help shape our team, and get the support, training, and experience to keep growing your career.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tiered paid vacation
• 401k with a great company match
• Flexible benefits plan (HSA)
• Anniversary Rewards