Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site
Compensation $31.25 - $38.46 per hour
Are you a hands-on HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with leaders, and making a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment? Longhini Sausage is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our New Haven, Connecticut facility.
In this role, you'll serve as a trusted HR partner, supporting recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training, payroll administration, and employee engagement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic partnership with day-to-day HR operations.
- Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring support
- Manage onboarding processes and facilitate new hire orientation
- Support workforce planning initiatives and staffing needs
- Coordinate employee offboarding and exit interview processes
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and workplace matters
- Support managers with coaching conversations, performance management, attendance issues, and corrective actions
- Conduct employee relations investigations and maintain accurate documentation
- Foster a positive, respectful, and engaged workplace culture
- Coordinate and track required training programs, certifications, and compliance requirements
- Maintain employee training records and audit-ready documentation
- Support workplace safety initiatives and compliance programs
- Assist with HR audits and regulatory reporting
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation within HRIS and payroll systems
- Support payroll-related changes, attendance tracking, and leave administration
- Assist with workers' compensation coordination and employee data management
- Prepare reports and ensure data accuracy across HR systems
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience initiatives
- Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Corporate HR teams
- Support programs that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and workforce readiness
- 3–5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience
- Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and workforce management
- Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Manufacturing, food production, USDA-regulated, or multi-site HR experience
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms
- Experience supporting plant or production environments
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee engagement and workplace culture
- Collaborative partnership with plant leadership and corporate HR
- Diverse HR responsibilities that provide growth and development opportunities
- Fast-paced environment where your contributions drive operational success
- Supportive team focused on continuous improvement and employee success
Location: New Haven, Connecticut Longhini Sausage Company
Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with flexibility as needed to support business operations.
If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and contribute to a growing manufacturing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
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