People & Culture Generalist

The Campbell's Company; Richmond (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) with matching

Unlimited sick time and PTO

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for our Pepperidge Farm Richmond, Utah bakery. You will manage employee relations, wage/salary administration, recruiting for hourly roles, leaves, benefits, and safety collaboration.

This full-time role requires a strong background in manufacturing HR and robust communication skills. Role involves Lean initiatives, performance management, and engagement activities across 500+ employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: BBA/BS in a related field.
• 10 years HR Generalist experience in manufacturing, or 5–7 years with related bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; organized thinker.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP, PeopleSoft and Kronos experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive employee relations and resolve issues; conduct investigations.
• Oversee recruitment for hourly positions and staffing levels in plant.
• Coordinate employee engagement events and communications.
• Manage leaves of absence and disability processes; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Safety Manager on workers’ comp and safety audits.
• Conduct HR training sessions and lead hourly wage discussions.
• Oversee benefits administration and annual enrollment processes.
• Conduct exit interviews and advise on retention strategies.
• Support Lean transformation and organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

PeopleSoft

Kronos

Education

BBA/BS in a related field

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Kronos

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What you will do…

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of the Human Resources Department in Pepperidge Farm’s Richmond, Utah bakery, which employs over 500 hourly and salaried associates. The individual in this role will have responsibility for employee relations, wage and salary administration, hourly performance management, payroll and employee engagement. In addition, the incumbent will act as a change agent and support any future journeys with their implementation, as well as Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives, that support both the plant and Company’s overall goals and objectives.

1. 40% - Maintain a positive employee relations environment by responding to all employee relations issues and guiding them to successful resolution. Conduct thorough and prompt investigations, interpret and explain Company policy, coach employees as necessary, and ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and consistently. Administers employment law, and policies and procedures. Coach, train and/or support people leaders in maintaining consistency.
2. 15% - Manage the recruitment and selection for all hourly positions including but not limited to maintain hourly job bids, weekly salaried job posting, coordinate pre-employment checks, schedule and proctor associated testing and communicating testing results, make employment offers, process I-9 employment verifications. Partner with department managers to facilitate and monitor proper crewing levels within the plant.
3. 5% - Coordinates employee engagement events, activities and communication. This includes employee appreciation, company anniversary/retirements, diversity, recognition, etc.
4. 5% - Manage leave of absence requests including personal leave, FML, Short / Long-Term Disability & Workman’s Comp. Ensure compliance with FMLA and ADA regulations.
5. 5% - Partner with the Safety Manager to manage occupational injury/illness claims and administer Workers’ Compensation. Prepare CSC safety audit section and lead auditors through assigned section.
6. 5% - Conduct in-plant training sessions for all employees in HR related areas such as; monthly Frontline Leadership Training, quarterly/as needed operator training and other employee development training.
7. 5% - Drive the Hourly Performance Management Program and lead the hourly workforce compensation process. Conduct annual survey of prevailing hourly wages in the local area and prepare site Hourly Wage Recommendation.
8. 5% - Oversee benefits administration: communicate benefit changes, manage the Annual Enrollment process, and assist employees in resolving benefit and leave issues.
9. 5% - Conduct exit interviews to determine and monitor reasons behind separations. Make applicable recommendations for retention risks.
10. 5% - Develop Richmond’s annual Aff…
11. 5% - Other HR related duties as assigned.

Job Complexity Must interpret Company policy and resolve complex employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner. Must be available to respond to these issues on a 24/7 basis. Must partner with the plant leadership team to determine appropriate crewing levels and source a diverse slate of qualified candidates for both hourly and salaried positions. Must serve as a change agent and help employees adapt to organizational change. Must actively support and help drive Lean transformation and High Performance Organization (HPO) implementation at the Bloomfield Plant. Must stay current with respect to both internal and external factors impacting the plant’s workforce, including new or revised Company policies, developments in employment law, pending legislation, etc., communicate these changes to the plant leadership team, and make appropriate recommendations.

What you bring to the table… (Must Have)

• Minimum education preferred: BBA/BS degree in a related field
• Years of relevant experience: 10 years of previous Human Resources Generalist experience in a manufacturing environment (Prior experience in food manufacturing or other consumer product industry is preferred.) or 5-7 years of previous experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective abilities in organizing and deductive thinking.
  • Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, able to master other software. Prior PeopleSoft, Kronos, and SAP experience is preferred.
  • Responsible for provisioning SAP access for authorized users.
  • Able to communicate at any organizational level.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Promotes engagement & diversity.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

Working Conditions

The working environment includes both office and plant floor settings. Exposure to industrial noise, forklift traffic, moving mechanical parts, and temperature extremes occurs in operating areas of the plant.

Compensation and Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $67,700-$93,100.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.