HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Location: Columbia, MO, United States

Date Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Category: Human Resources

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Human Resources Generalist

Our Company, Your Opportunity:

Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Italia is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States.

JBS Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA Foods, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-quality food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022.

Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Scope of Position:

Our Company is in search of an experienced HR Generalist who will be responsible for applying business knowledge, human resources practices and employee relations expertise. He or she will assist in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the plant by offering guidance on performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and management.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with management to advise and counsel on personnel issues
• Cover and fill in when Human Resources Manager is absent
• Provide facility supervision on employee relations matters including; investigations, resolving conflict, and communications in regards to employee questions, issues, or concerns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. Stay current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitor labor law updates for changes that affect HR.
• Establish, evaluate and maintain departmental reports and key indicators. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to make continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Propose, publish and administer personnel policies.
• Prepare and maintain records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Maintain HRIS integrity.
• Respond to any questions and/or requests by governmental agencies, including employee complaints.
• Responsible for internal company communication, including bulletin boards, company newsletter, etc.
• Administer unemployment claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of HR experience required
• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Customer-focused attitude and excellent communication skills with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Manage multiple priorities and dynamic deadlines,
• Able to work in a fast-paced business environment
• Efficient time management and communication
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Bilingual Spanish is a strong plus
• Must be open to future relocation opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Office and plant setting: the plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), and working near moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Opportunity for career growth - we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities

Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools

Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities (Hometown Strong)

Company Culture (Purpose & Culture)

EOE, including disability/vets

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