Senior Human Resources Generalist - WE

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. in Weston, Oregon is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to lead talent strategy, employee relations, and labor relations across the plant. The role focuses on building strong teams, coaching managers, and ensuring compliant HR practices.

You will drive full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and benefits administration while partnering with corporate HR. A strong background in labor relations and knowledge of employment laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA).
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire orientation to support staffing needs across the facility.
• Partner with managers and Corporate HR to understand workforce requirements, coach on interviewing, and ensure consistent hiring practices.
• Provide guidance on performance management, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and employee development.
• Oversee employee relations, conduct investigations, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with laws.
• Administer benefits, leave programs, wellness initiatives, and maintain HRIS and personnel records.
• Support organizational development, performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
• Lead labor relations activities, including grievances and contract interpretation, and participate in bargaining.
• Coordinate seasonal workforce processes, migrant labor planning, compliance, and agency relationships.
• Build positive relationships plant-wide and support engagement initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Labor relations

HRIS

Policy interpretation

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

An Opportunity to Lead and Make an Impact

Are you a people‑focused HR leader with a passion for building strong teams, supporting organizational success, and fostering a positive workplace culture? Lakeside Foods is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Human Resources Generalistat our Weston, Oregon plant—a high‑impact role responsible for talent strategy, employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and engagement across the facility.

This position has opened due to an upcoming retirement, offering a unique opportunity to step into a well‑established role and continue strengthening HR support for a key Lakeside Foods location. Experience with labor relations is essential for success in this position.

What You’ll Do

As Senior Human Resources Generalist, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to plant leaders and employees while guiding essential HR programs. You will:

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment, onboarding, and new‑hire orientation to support staffing needs across the facility.
• Partner with managers and Corporate HR to understand workforce requirements, coach on effective interviewing, and ensure consistent hiring practices.
• Provide guidance on performance management, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and employee development.
• Oversee employee relations, conduct investigations, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Administer benefits, leave programs, wellness initiatives, and maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records.
• Support organizational development efforts including performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
• Lead labor relations activities, including managing grievances, interpreting the labor agreement, preparing job postings, and participating as a member of the company bargaining committee.
• Coordinate seasonal workforce processes, including migrant labor planning, compliance requirements, and agency relationships.
• Build positive relationships throughout the plant, uphold Lakeside’s cultural values, and support employee engagement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of HR experience (required), preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance management (required).
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, etc.).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• SHRM‑CP, PHR certification, or previous supervisory experience (preferred).

Why Weston?

The Weston plant is a collaborative, community‑driven workplace where employees take pride in their contributions and leadership values partnership, communication, and shared success. The area offers:

• A welcoming community and small‑town environment.
• Access to year‑round outdoor recreation and nearby regional amenities.
• A stable, supportive work culture where employees feel connected and valued.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities