HR Generalist - Recruitment & Talent Support

Job Description

Competitive Benefits • Fitness Center Reimbursement • Product Discounts

Who We Are:

Swanson has been dishin’ out vitamins and supplements straight from the heartland for 55 years and counting. We offer grounded, realistic approaches and remedies for healthier living that have been passed down longer than grandma’s not-so-secret recipes. We’re looking for folks to help us leave the world a little bit healthier than how we found it, and in return we’ll offer a satisfying career that ensures a solid work-life balance, competitive benefits package for full-time employees and some nifty rewards for all employees through our Wellness Program.

About the Role:
In this role, you’ll serve as a key member of our HR team with a strong focus on recruiting and talent acquisition. You’ll manage the full-cycle hiring process—from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating interviews and supporting hiring managers—while also providing general HR support across the organization. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, balancing multiple priorities, and playing a hands-on role in shaping a positive employee experience. You’ll partner closely with leaders and employees alike, contributing to both our immediate staffing needs and our long-term people strategy.

What You'll Do:

1. Work with hiring managers to coordinate the recruiting process for internal and external job posting for hourly and salaried Operations positions to include:
   1. Understanding the requirements for each open position
   2. Creating job advertisements
   3. Applicant and new hire tracking; maintain applicant tracking software
   4. Candidate prescreening and testing process
   5. Scheduling interviews
   6. Reference checking
      
   7. Employment verifications and coordination of all pre-placement testing
   8. Creation of offer letters within compensation guidelines and extending offers
   9. Coordination and facilitation of all new hire paperwork
   10. Candidate communication for non-selection
2. Conduct new employee orientation and employee on-boarding activities on a biweekly or as needed basis.
3. Serve as main point of contact for job applicants, responding to inquiries in a timely manner and representing SHP as an employer of choice in the community.
4. Represent SHP at local job fairs and participate in relevant community associations to stay current on latest recruiting trends and to network within the marketplace.
5. Maintain relationship and serve as first point of contact for third party vendors including staffing agencies, software vendors and advertising agencies.
6. Assist with the creation and maintenance of job descriptions for all positions within the company.
7. Take a proactive approach to recruiting by conversing with potential candidates and seeking out prospective candidates with desired skill set and encouraging them to apply
   
8. Conduct activities to improve employee engagement and retention including new hire feedback, stay interviews, manager education, turnover and exit interview analysis.
9. Provide input on continuous improvement of HR processes with a focus on cost management and efficiency gains.
10. Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
11. Participate in internal and external trainings, newsletters and programs to stay up-to-date on current HR trends and changing laws to ensure compliance with best practices and legal requirements.
12. Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
13. Conducts self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of SHP.

Competencies Required:

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and while working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to employees and candidates
• Act as a proactive problem solver with the ability to research various matters and bring forth solution-oriented recommendations
• Have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with customer groups
• Must be extremely professional and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a high level of respect for confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with 3+ years of human resources experience. Or; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of the job as listed above.

Equipment and Software:

• BambooHR
• Mozart
• Millennium Payroll Software
• JIRA
• Microsoft Office Products
• General office equipment