Plant HR Generalist: Payroll, Recruiting & Labor Relations

J&J Snack Foods; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods in Weston, Oregon, seeks an HR Generalist to partner with plant leadership and drive business results through effective people practices. The role covers payroll, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and HRIS governance.

You will support benefits, leave programs, workers’ compensation, and union-related activities, ensuring policy adherence and helping maintain a positive, values-aligned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Five (5) plus years in Human Resources required in a Generalist/HR Representative role.
• Five (5) plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly payroll and related reporting.
• Supports HR Manager with employment transactions and employee relations.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation, benefits, disability claims, and leave programs (FMLA, OFLA, etc.).
• Maintains HR data integrity in the HRIS (UltiPro).
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and internal policies.
• Leads recruiting and onboarding to ensure a smooth process.
• Provides translation support (English/Spanish) as needed.
• Partners with union leadership and supports collective bargaining activities.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll processing

Recruiting

HR policies

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

J&J Snack Foods in Weston, Oregon, seeks an HR Generalist to partner with plant leadership and drive business results through effective people practices. The role covers payroll, employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and HRIS governance.

You will support benefits, leave programs, workers’ compensation, and union-related activities, ensuring policy adherence and helping maintain a positive, values-aligned culture.