Human Resource Generalist - Rise Baking : Job Details

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a company built on elevating expectations. It's what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we're always looking to expand our team. We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance

• Company paid holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

• Performance bonus potential

• 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

Perform human resource related duties in the following functional areas: benefits and leave of absence administration, employee relations, workers' compensation, training and development, policy implementation, employment law compliance, and staffing/recruiting.

Essential Functions

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for plant personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures

• Respond to employee relations issues, e.g., employee complaints, and escalate to HR Manager as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee disciplinary process

• Monitor employee eligibility for benefit plans; review benefits with employees; process benefits enrollment, cancellation, or changes; manage open enrollment communication and election process; verify benefit billing accuracy and processes for payment

• Manage leave of absence process and return to work of FMLA, STD, and LTD claims and workers' compensation including necessary communication with the employee and management team

• Provide assistance with workers' compensation process including entering claims, following up with employees, requesting and reviewing medical documentation as needed

• Coordinate/conduct new hire orientation

• Administer data entry in Alchemy, lead compliance training, and develop reports as needed

• Assist in creating and facilitating training and development opportunities for workforce

• Coordinate and maintain employee recognition program

• Conduct stay and exit interviews to drive improvements within the organization

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including unemployment claims and EEO-1 reporting

• Maintain human resource information system records through entering new hires, status changes, and terminations; compile employee reports as needed; maintain employee filing system

• Provide assistance as needed for recruitment and onboarding activities

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience

• 2-4 years of experience in a human resource role

• CP/PHR certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months

• Experience with a fast-growing manufacturing company preferred

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience with HRIS, preferably ADP

• Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information

• Ability to work closely with other departments to advise and resolve issues as needed

• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure

• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including various shifts as needed

We are excited to grow our Human Resources team in our Worcester facilities. As a Rise Baking Company employee, we expect alignment and promotion of our company values.

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient

• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety

• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes

• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company

• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors

• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.

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