Title: HR Generalist Department: Human Resources
Work Location: Freeport & Wyandanch
Reports To: HRBP
FLSA Status: Exempt Worker Category: Full-Time
Overview: Provide a concise overview of the role's purpose and primary responsibilities.
Reporting the Human Resources Business Partner, the HR Generalist will partner with a department (ex: Warehouse/Transportation/Corporate) Leaders in assuring the smooth and efficient delivery of HR processes, policies and services. Duties will include coaching manager, anticipating needs in the areas of organization design, performance management, employee relations, hiring, on-boarding, communication, and training.
Responsibilities: Outline the main duties and tasks the employee will be responsible for. Can have different groupings if includes multiple functions or sub-functions
- Manage full-cycle talent acquisition, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Oversee employee orientation programs and facilitate ongoing training & development initiatives to enhance workforce skills.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, workers' compensation, and retirement plans, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Support performance management processes through employee evaluations and feedback systems.
- Handle employee relations issues with effective conflict management and resolution strategies.
- Ensure compliance with employment & labor law, OSHA standards, and affirmative action planning requirements.
- Maintain accurate HRIS data entry and manage HR data collection for reporting purposes using systems like SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or UltiPro.
- Assist in organizational design and change management projects to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Support HR sourcing efforts through social media management and other recruiting channels.
- Administer contracts, policies, and procedures related to HR operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Collaborate on strategic planning initiatives related to talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning.
Experience
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role with comprehensive knowledge of human resources management practices.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, or Ceridian is preferred.
- Strong understanding of employment & labor law (FMLA, workers' compensation), OSHA regulations, and affirmative action planning.
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies to lead HR initiatives effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Prior experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) like iCIMS or Taleo is advantageous. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise in human resources can significantly impact organizational success. We value proactive problem solvers who are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture through strategic HR practices.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and deliver human resource programs including, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and assists with development of corporate, department and individual training.
- Facilitates and/or supports the delivery of training as needed (could include compliance, manager, compensation, etc.).
- Helps to compose and distribute written communication to employees on a variety of topics: benefits, policy updates, COVID protocols, etc.
- Assures HRIS and data reflects accurate state of company and employees. Assures complex and/or sensitive matters are brought to the appropriate staff.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Previous experience preparing and processing employee payroll.
- Previous experience administering employee benefits, including Open Enrollment
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Education and Experience: Matches the Job Architecture Level Descriptors – and specific to functional area
- Bachelor’s degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required.
- Four years of professional human resource administration, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
- Spanish Speaking strongly preferred especially in departments that support the front line such as warehouse and transportation.
- Experience working in a manufacturing / distribution department preferred.
Technology Skills: List the essential technical and soft skills required to perform the job effectively.
- Calendar and scheduling software – Microsoft Outlook,
- Knowledge of ADP Preferred
- Microsoft Excel: Expert in analytics, data management, pivot tables, formulas
- Electronic mail software - Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
- Office suite software – Teams, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Google Suite, Microsoft List, Microsoft Planner
- Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams
Work Environment:
- Sedentary work under a hybrid schedule – 3 days a week in office.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Who We Are:
Emmi Group launches “Emmi Desserts” as the unified name for its global dessert business. The Emmi Group is launching “Emmi Desserts” as the unified name for its global dessert business and establishing “better for you” desserts as its strategic core: Premium desserts that offer uncompromising delight and are responsibly crafted with clean recipes, simple ingredients and sustainable packaging. The new brand identity combines local dessert traditions and translates them into innovative concepts for its partners around the globe.
The new identity brings together all dessert businesses of the Emmi Group under one identity while reflecting their individual heritage and maintaining the authenticity of each dessert tradition. From Italian Tiramisu and French pâtisserie to American Cheesecakes and British bakery classics, Emmi Desserts brings together the world’s most iconic dessert cultures. As a dessert specialist, Emmi Desserts offers its customers a highly innovative, bespoke premium desserts portfolio and works closely with them to further develop the category.
Emmi Desserts: “Crafted to make you smile”
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Language:
Work Location: In person
