HR Generalist

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food
The Role
Supports full-scope HR functions as the first point of contact for employees and managers. Responsibilities include onboarding, HRIS and employment verification processing, recordkeeping, employee relations, leave support, compliance, engagement, offboarding, unemployment claims, and continuous improvement of HR programs. The role partners with HR business partners and leaders to resolve concerns and promote retention.
Summary Generated by Built In

The HR Generalist supports the full scope of human resources functions to ensure a positive, productive, and compliant workplace. This role serves as a key partner to employees and managers serving as the first point of contact for HR Related questions.

This position will be housed in our Des Moines Fleur location with possible minimal visits to our Ankeny headquarters as needed.
 
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Benefits
Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.
 
Benefits include:
-PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
-401(k) match
-Life insurance
-Short-term disability
-Health, dental and vision insurance
-Maternity/paternity leave
-Health savings account (HSA)
-Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

    • Conduct in person and virtual orientations and process new hires in applicable systems (HRIS, I-9/E-Verify)
    • Maintain employee files and records in electronic format
    • Serve as the first point of contact for employee/manager questions or concerns about process, policy, procedure, compensation, benefits, and performance or conduct
    • Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and partnering with HRBP and business leaders on conflict resolution and employee engagement activities
    • Handle tier 1 employee relations issues and work towards amicable solutions with the business leader and HR Business Partner
    • Evaluate and escalate employee concerns requiring additional intervention to the HRBP or Employee Relations team
    • Support employee questions around leave and escalate to the HR Business Partner when necessary
    • Drive continuous improvement in HR programs, proactively making recommendations for improvements in a manner consistent with the company’s mission values
    • Ensure employee and site compliance with company policies
    • Encourage people and culture practices that promote retention of key talent
    • Support employee offboarding for low-risk terminations (termination letter, termination processing-HRIS, badge access removal, personal item removal)
    • Respond to unemployment claims and fact finding interviews
    •  

Required Skills and Experience

    • Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or minimum of 5+ years of Human Resources related experience
    • Knowledge of general HR practices
    • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work streams to deliver quality results
    • Experience with HR systems to include timekeeping, payroll, benefits, etc.
    • Strong customer service skills
    • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
    • Strong presentation and communication skills
    • Experience utilizing productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Preferred Skills and Experience

     

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
    • SHRM Certification
    • Experience in Manufacturing and/or Healthcare industry

Physical Requirements

  • Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
  • Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company Overview
 
Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
 
 
EEO
 
Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or at least 5 years of related Human Resources experience
  • Knowledge of general human resources practices
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams while delivering quality results
  • Experience with HR systems, including timekeeping, payroll, and benefits systems
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
  • Bilingual English and Spanish skills
  • SHRM certification
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or healthcare
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The Company
HQ: Ankeny, IA
793 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Mom’s Meals is a leading national provider of nutrition solutions and home-delivered meals. Our mission is to help patients and seniors get the nutrition they need to maintain independence while: - Managing chronic health conditions - Living with disabilities or limited mobility - Lacking the desire or energy to prepare and cook healthy meals Healthcare Focus: We partner with health insurance companies, managed care organizations and federal and state supported programs to provide nutrition solutions for their client populations suffering from serious chronic diseases. We are a leading nutrition supplier for Medicaid Waiver and offer programs for Medicare Advantage and Dual Eligible beneficiaries. Our personalized selection of meals aid in the recuperation process post hospitalization, improve patient outcomes and reduce costly readmissions. Specialty health-condition menus support dietary requirements for major chronic diseases impacted by nutrition: Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Renal Disease. Additional menus include Gluten-free and Vegetarian options. Our large selection of meals appeal to a variety of individual tastes and are designed by Registered Dietitians, prepared with fresh ingredients by Chefs in USDA-inspected kitchens and distributed across 48 U.S. states to individuals’ homes or congregate sites. Mom’s Meals is part of PurFoods LLC, a privately held and family owned/operated company based in Iowa.

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