Human Resources Generalist

An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss! 

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members 

Summary

As the Human Resources Generalist, your main priority is to ensure a Healthy and Engaged Manufacturing environment.  You will be responsible for providing execution and ongoing support of all Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring consistency in all of our people practices.  You will actively work with your manufacturing leadership teams and our agency partners to maintain optimal staffing levels, as well as provide support to Team Members.   

What FGF Offers: 

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums 
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities 

• Works closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members by maintaining an active presence on the plant floor to drive Human Resources programs, processes, and policies that enhance working relationships, build engagement, and increase retention continuously.
• Execute and institutionalize all Talent and Development engagement and improvement initiatives.
• Advise Manufacturing Leaders on employee relations issues, i.e., performance management, attendance management, respectful workplace, and code of conduct.
• Support the Progressive Discipline process, including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and coaching/issuance of discipline with Manufacturing Leaders.
• Act as the first point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all Team Member relations questions, concerns, and issues. Investigate and respond to Team Members promptly, ensuring follow-up and closure of each case.
• Acts as contact for recruitment agency partners, including: Overseeing agency communications; Onboarding new agency Team Members; Works with Manufacturing and agencies to ensure day-to-day manpower needs are met and follow-up on any agency Team Member issues; Works with Manufacturing Leaders to create agency action plans for staffing challenges and issues as well as continuous improvement.
• Maintains and posts current job openings.
• Develops relationships to identify sources of qualified applicants.
• Conducts searches for required personnel by direct recruiting, placing advertising, attending job fairs, and working with appropriate agencies. Recommends methods of improving retention/recruitment strategies, wage and salary plan, and marketing.
• Interviews and screens applicants, refers them to the appropriate departments, and follows up with both the department and applicant.
• Monitors position control, ensuring only approved positions are filled.
• Oversees the onboarding process from start to finish, ensuring a smooth hiring process for new team members.
• Ensures compliance with the Wage and Salary Program in regards to in-hire rates.
• Checks references, runs background checks, and verifies qualifications on all prospective team members.
• Prepares monthly reports detailing personnel requisitions received, recruiting activity, cost of advertising, and average time required to fill requisitions.
• Conducts post-hire interviews after 90 days of employment and periodically follows up with new team members to determine the level of satisfaction they have with their new jobs.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Adheres to Federal and State laws regarding the recruitment and employment function.
• Treats all T&D-related information confidentially.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Head of Departments, Leaders, and other key personnel.
• Follows the attendance policy. Observes department call-in procedures.  Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits, including meal and other breaks.
• Maintains a positive attitude and gets along well with coworkers.
• Exhibits teamwork and willingness to help others.
• Follows dress code and maintains a professional appearance.
• Can be relied upon to complete assigned tasks.
• Complies with established Departmental and Organizational policies and procedures.
• Works within a team environment to meet/exceed established production standards.

Requirements 

• High School diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  
• 2 – 3 years of HR experience required with a background in benefits administration and/or recruiting. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to delegate and assume responsibilities to drive programs to hit deadlines. 
• Prioritization skills are needed to determine which tasks need to be handled appropriately. 
• Excellent communication capability.  Must be able to speak, write, read, and interpret documents in English.  The ability to do the same in Spanish is required. 
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, as well as other PC programs that may be required by the function/area.  Expertise with Microsoft Office to collect, compile, and prepare documents and analyses, which may include charts, graphs, or tables.
• Type 55 WPM with a high degree of accuracy. 

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? 

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.  

As an innovative company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.  

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