HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. Reporting to the Plant Human Resources Business Partner, the HR Generalist, provides leadership and administrative support to the plant operations team. The HR Generalist supports all business functions to drive and attain the desired business goals for Refresco North America. This position supports our all hourly and exempt level employees in the manufacturing plant. recruiting, new hire orientation, onboarding, employee development and training, performance management, compliance and investigations. The HR Generalist will support implementation programs under the direction of the HRBP.
Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as employment law.
leave management, benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines.
Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping Human Resource information confidential.
Assist HRBP on tasks related to exempt level and hourly recruitment process and employment strategies to meet human resources requirements.
Leads the annual performance review process for hourly employees.
Partners with department managers on the annual merit process for all hourly employees.
Leads the administrative compliance training for all employees as it relates to EHS, Food Safety and HR compliance.
Prepares for and participates in local career fairs and hiring events.
Facilitates training to plant leaders as needed
In partnership with HRBP organizes community events.
Supports the plant leadership teams with plant retention strategy, labor market analysis, and EHS activities.
Supports HRBP with all labor or employee relations meetings or investigations as needed.
Resolves basic to complex problems by leveraging business / HR knowledge and client relationships.
Work with and network with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
In partnership with Plant leaders, leads and organizes all employee engagement events.
Other projects or duties as assigned by the HRBP.
Maintain and tracks HR data and metrics.
Support customer ethical audits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and HRIS.
Demonstrated professional success payroll administration, recruitment and employee relations.
Ability to interpret the company’s policies and procedures to management and hourly employees.
Communication- Actively listens, learns through observation, and uses clear and precise language. Data Literacy- Clearly understands how their function supports organizational goals and prioritizes effectively based on that understanding. Demonstrates an understanding of relevant financial metrics and concepts.
Demonstrates the capability of breaking down concrete issues into parts and synthesizing information succinctly.
Coaching and conflict Management- Listens to differing points of view and emphasizes points of agreement. Relationship building- Builds relationships through honest and consistent behavior.
Relationship building- Builds relationships through honest and consistent behavior. Minimum of five (5) years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience required. HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
Candidate fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification preferred.
Proficient MS Office programs; must have intermediate MS Excel skills.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications required.
Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.
Travel Requirements:

~ Occasional travel may be required.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:  
Pay Range: $70k - $90k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance   

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability  
• Legal Benefits 
• 12 Paid Holidays
• The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.

Application deadline: June 30, 2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)
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