People-Driven HR Generalist & Process Optimizer

Volpi Foods; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Volpi Foods is seeking an HR Generalist to build relationships, support employees, and optimize HR systems and processes. The role requires frequent travel between Volpi's two MO plants (St. Louis City and Union) and partnering with leaders to drive engagement and business success.

The ideal candidate will manage employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance, while advancing HR analytics and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proactive HR generalist with focus on employee lifecycle and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on workplace concerns, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate performance management, coaching, and development planning.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs; oversee annual reviews.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage/hour laws, and required disclosures.
• Manage leaves of absence, return-to-work processes, and ADA/FMLA compliance.
• Oversee retirement plans, audits, and employee education on benefits.
• Maintain HR records, policy updates, and HRIS data integrity.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve HR processes and analytics.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Tools

ADP

Excel (pivot, VLOOKUP)

HRIS reporting tools

Job description

Volpi Foods is seeking an HR Generalist to build relationships, support employees, and optimize HR systems and processes. The role requires frequent travel between Volpi's two MO plants (St. Louis City and Union) and partnering with leaders to drive engagement and business success.

The ideal candidate will manage employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance, while advancing HR analytics and process improvements.