SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

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

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).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization.
• The Weston plant is a collaborative, community‑driven workplace where employees take pride in their contributions and leadership values partnership, communication, and shared success. A welcoming community and small‑town environment.

Access to year‑round outdoor recreation and nearby regional amenities.
If you’re an experienced HR professional with strong labor relations expertise and a passion for supporting people and operations, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Lakeside Foods at our Weston plant.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. 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