Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

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

Summary

As the HR Generalist (Talent and Development (T&D) Advisor), 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.

Shift: Afternoon from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm EST

What FGF Offers

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Works closely with Manufacturing Leaders and Team Members by having an active presence on the plant floor to drive Human Resources programs, processes and policies to continuously enhance working relationships, build engagement and increase retention.
• 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 Progressive Discipline process including investigations, documentation, recommendations and coaching/issuance of discipline with Manufacturing Leaders.
• Act as first point of contact for all hourly Team Members on all Team Member relations questions, concerns and issues. Investigate and respond to Team Members in a timely manner ensuring follow-up and closure of each case.
• Acts as contact for recruitment agency partners including: Overseeing agency communications; On board 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; Work 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 refer them to the appropriate departments and follows up with both the department and applicant.
• Monitors position control ensuring only approved positions are filled.
• Oversees on-boarding process from start to finish ensuring a smooth hiring process for new team members.
• Assures compliance with the Wage and Salary Program in regards to in-hire rates.
• Checks references, runs background check, 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 in a confidential manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with Head of Departments, Leaders and other key personnel.
• Follows 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.
• Must be flexible to support midwest locations and other shifts if needed

Required Experience

• 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 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 analyze 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.