Position Summary *This role is fully onsite
The HR Generalist will support all aspects of Human Resources in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the effective execution of HR programs, compliance with regulatory standards, and supports a safe, engaged, and high-performing workforce. The HR Generalist partners with leadership and employees to foster a positive workplace culture while aligning HR practices with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly production roles.
- Develop creative sourcing strategies to address high-volume/shift-based hiring needs.
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs that emphasize safety, food compliance, and company culture.
- Maintain HRIS/ATS systems for accurate recruitment and retention tracking.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns, escalating as necessary.
- Support engagement initiatives such as recognition programs. Needs to be engaged and have floor presence on a routine basis.
- Coach supervisors on effective employee communication, corrective action, and performance feedback.
- Partner with leadership to improve retention in critical workforce segments.
Training & Development
- Partner with the Training department and hiring managers for mandatory compliance training (safety, food handling, harassment prevention, etc.).
- Identify skill gaps and recommend training solutions to improve workforce capability.
- Support leadership development and succession planning efforts.
Compensation
- Ensure compliance with wage & hour rules, shift differentials, and overtime practices.
Compliance & Safety
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies and labor laws.
- Support OSHA and other regulatory audits and inspections.
- Partner with Safety/Operations on injury prevention.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
HR Operations
- Manage employee data, HRIS updates, and personnel files.
- Maintain Plant Roster as the accurate, up to date source of truth for workforce information.
- Maintain accountability for approved headcount as defined by the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Prepare HR reports and metrics (turnover, absenteeism, headcount, etc.).
- Continuously recommend improvements to HR processes and policies.
Keyword: ADP, Administrative, HR
Required Experience:
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience, ideally in food manufacturing or similar environment.
- Solid knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, EEO, etc.).
- Experience with HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) /ATS systems; proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across shifts and departments.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. This is a fully onsite role.
Key Competencies
- Commitment to Safety Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of health and safety for the workforce and actively supports the companys safety culture.
- Unquestionable Integrity Models ethical behavior, maintains confidentiality, and fosters a culture grounded in respect and trust.
- Strategic and Agile Thinking Strong business acumen and ability to adapt HR practices to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Collaborative Style Builds effective relationships across departments, promotes teamwork, and engages employees in problem-solving.
- Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, consistent messages at all levels.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.
Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment As part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature (-20 degrees) at times. Must be flexible with work schedule that supports a 24 hour production facility. Schedule may include weekends.
Disclaimer:
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.
From: Tropicale Foods