Who We Are: We are Hearthside Food Solutions, a new kind of food company, and the industry's largest contract manufacturer. You won't find our logo on store shelves, but our passion for quality and efficiency is evident in every product we make. We are one of the fastest growing food companies in the US; Part of the new wave of American manufacturers and we are looking for people with the right stuff! Job Summary: The Bilingual Human Resource Generalist is responsible for effective coordination of the hourly recruitment and onboarding process, consistently administering HR policies, overseeing the temporary labor program and other projects as assigned. The successful candidate will also take an active role in promoting a safe, positive culture and work environment by coordinating employee relations activities, safety initiatives, finding solutions to opinion survey results as well as many other HR & safety related activities. Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Overseeing hourly staffing process by recruiting, coordinating interviews, extending offers of employment, processing new hire paperwork and coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding of all new hiresEvaluating and analyzing site compliance to policies and ensuring consistencyConsistently applying federal, state and local labor lawsInterpreting company policies, training and applying policies safety programs and benefitsProcessing payroll on a bi-weekly basis and partnering with supervisors to ensure timecards are reviewed and approvedOverseeing agency associate program, fill rates, reconciliation of billing, labor reports, etc.Overseeing leave management program working with employees requesting leave, providing necessary paperwork and leave tracking to include Family and Medical Leave and DisabilityServing as point of contact regarding employee benefits and providing resolution/guidance to benefit questions during open/new hire enrollment and thereafterAddressing employee relations concerns in partnership with HR Manager, supervisors and managersAssisting in maintaining working relationship with state agencies such as Unemployment and handles any issues or hearings that require local involvement.Assisting in keeping current EEO/AAP reports, attendance, disciplinary summary reports, turnover analysis, and analyze other metrics using HRIS systems.Will take an active partnership role in the safety program at the factory including training, compliance, audits, workers compensation and other duties as assignedLead efforts to continuously develop and improve the plant I AM Safety Culture, safety initiatives and enhance safety performance Required Competencies & Knowledge: Knowledge of: Knowledge and experience with Kronos, MS Office (Word/Excel/Power Point) and Ceridian a plusKnowledge and understanding of federal, state and local employment lawsSolid understanding of the role of HR in balancing employees and business objectivesSome knowledge of Federal/State OSHA regulations Skill in: Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, ability to be flexible in constantly changing work environment.Strong generalist background, strong computer skills (MS Office - Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Kronos, Excel),Presenting a variety of HR/Safety related topics in all factory settings Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writingSuccessfully multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with varying timelinesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a teamEnsure positive and collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations,regulatory agencies and Hearthside employeesLead 'best in class' behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy applicationAbility to deescalate situations and take a non-confrontational approach to resolving themWork effectively with all levels of the organizationMeet timelines and drive results appropriately and professionally Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, Kronos, and Excel; ADP a plus Work Environment: Work is primarily done in an office setting.Must be willing to visit night shifts to ensure positive employee relations across departments and shifts occurWill frequent production environment which includes exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature. Physical Requirements: Sitting at a work station for extended periods of timeStand, walk, climb stairs on an infrequent basisMust be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Safety, or related Business field or combination of education and experience.Bilingual in English and Spanish1+ years HR/Safety experience supervising and managing a high-performance ISO or World Class Manufacturing environment preferredExperience with Lean Manufacturing and TMS a plusPHR or SPHR certification a plus Safety & Environmental: Employee shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives and targets; follow the plant safety rules, report incidents and near misses immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and take personal ownership of the Safety in their area - to include the safety of visitors and contractors. The employee will also take action to reduce negative environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water and will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.) Quality: Employees shall follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets; follow Hearthside Good Manufacturing Practices, report food safety and quality issues immediately and maintain compliance with regulations. The employee will also understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply. Back Up: ECR Manager