Plant HR Generalist I — Impact People & Compliance

Leprino Foods Company; Fort Morgan (CO); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance (Company provided)

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Fort Morgan, CO is seeking an HR Generalist I to support plant leadership and employees with day-to-day HR activities, compliance, and workforce needs. The role includes attendance/timekeeping, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.

The role offers a starting compensation range of $77,000 to $86,000 with a 5% annual target bonus and opportunities to impact a 350-person facility. Proficiency with HR systems like UKG/SAP is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a Human Resources role supporting employee-facing processes.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Colorado employment laws, including leave administration, wage and hour concepts, and employee relations practices.
• Experience using HR systems or the demonstrated ability to learn systems such as SAP, UKG, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders across the plant through consistent presence and clear communication.
• Coordinate daily HR office activities, including accurate recordkeeping, file management, and smooth employee-facing processes.
• Apply attendance and timekeeping policies consistently, coaching employees when issues arise and documenting outcomes.
• Support employee relations by reviewing concerns, conducting low to mid-level investigations, and escalating when appropriate.
• Write and review disciplinary documentation and participate in employee meetings, terminations, and related discussions.
• Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities for the site, including posting roles, screening candidates, interviewing, and supporting selection decisions.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a welcoming and informative start to employment.
• Facilitate employee engagement efforts, including surveys, focus groups, wellness initiatives, and plant-level programs.
• Coordinate leave of absence and FMLA processes, tracking status, documentation, and timelines accurately.
• Administer site-level benefits support, including benefits education, open enrollment activities, and claim assistance.
• Maintain and use HR systems such as UKG, and SuccessFactors to ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Prepare reports and audits related to compliance, applicant flow, and HR processes, supporting California employment requirements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field

Tools

UKG

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Leprino Foods Company in Fort Morgan, CO is seeking an HR Generalist I to support plant leadership and employees with day-to-day HR activities, compliance, and workforce needs. The role includes attendance/timekeeping, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.

The role offers a starting compensation range of $77,000 to $86,000 with a 5% annual target bonus and opportunities to impact a 350-person facility. Proficiency with HR systems like UKG/SAP is expected.