HR Generalist — Benefits, Training & Compliance

Rise Baking Company; Springs; On-site; ZAR 909,000 - 1,239,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking a Human Resource Generalist for a full-time role in Bonner Springs, KS. The position covers benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, training, and staffing across the plant workforce.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR (or related), 2–4 years of HR experience, and knowledge of HR regulations. CP/PHR certification is preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a human resource role.
• CP/PHR certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Experience with a fast-growing manufacturing company preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with HRIS, preferably ADP.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company.
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work closely with other departments to advise and resolve issues as needed.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure.
• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including various shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for plant personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Respond to employee relations issues, e.g., employee complaints, and escalate to HR Manager as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee disciplinary process.
• Monitor employee eligibility for benefit plans; review benefits with employees; process benefits enrollment, cancellation, or changes; manage open enrollment communication and election process; verify benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment.
• Manage leave of absence process and return to work of FMLA, STD, and LTD claims and workers’ compensation including necessary communication with the employee and management team.
• Provide assistance with workers’ compensation process including entering claims, following up with employees, requesting and reviewing medical documentation as needed.
• Administer data entry in Alchemy, lead compliance training, and develop reports as needed.
• Assist in creating and facilitating training and development opportunities for workforce.
• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition program.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews to drive improvements within the organization.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including unemployment claims and EEO-1 reporting.
• Maintain human resource information system records through entering new hires, status changes, and terminations; compile employee reports as needed; maintain employee filing system.
• Provide assistance as needed for recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

CP/PHR certification preferred

Equivalent education, training and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP HRIS

Job description

Rise Baking Company is seeking a Human Resource Generalist for a full-time role in Bonner Springs, KS. The position covers benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, training, and staffing across the plant workforce.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR (or related), 2–4 years of HR experience, and knowledge of HR regulations. CP/PHR certification is preferred or obtainable within 12 months.