Night Shift - Plant HR Generalist

Hampton Farms offers a structured, people-first HR role in Franklin, VA (onsite) , supporting recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration within a manufacturing setting. You will help create a positive employee experience while partnering with Corporate HR and Payroll to keep hiring and HR processes accurate, compliant, and confidential.

Own the full recruitment workflow, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.

Coordinate career fairs and other recruiting initiatives.

Coordinate pre-employment steps such as background checks and drug testing.

Lead new hire orientation and onboarding to support an engaged start for employees.

Prepare offer letters and maintain accurate recruiting records.

Maintain employee records and HRIS data with an emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.

Assist employees and supervisors with questions related to HRIS, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.

Support HR compliance by assisting with job descriptions, employee status changes, and HR compliance activities.

Support Workers’ Compensation administration and other HR projects as assigned.

Partner with Corporate HR and Payroll to support compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Provide customer service by welcoming visitors, applicants, vendors, and employees and answering incoming phone calls; maintain office supplies.

Complete additional administrative duties as needed.

Associate degree or 1-3 years of Human Resources experience , required.

Experience recruiting, onboarding, and employee training, including use of HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems .

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preference for strong Human Resources experience in a manufacturing/production environment , including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.

Preference for experience supporting day-to-day plant operations and partnering with supervisors and managers to address workforce issues, maintain policy compliance, and support employee engagement.

Experience recruiting and onboarding employees for production, shift-based, and overnight positions is required.

Preferred: knowledge of employment laws, attendance management, corrective action processes, and HR best practices in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Primarily office-based, with regular time spent in a food manufacturing environment .

Facility exclusively processes peanuts and tree nuts , and employees must be able to safely work where exposure to airborne and contact allergens is unavoidable.

Occasional travel may be required.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday.

Ability to walk, bend, reach, crouch, and move throughout office and production areas.

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Application process
HRIS , Applicant Tracking Systems , Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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