Human Resources Specialist

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TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.  

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals. 

What You Gain: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!

• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll. 

• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays). 

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. 

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. 

• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.  

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Human Resources Specialist

Princeton, KY

About the Role:

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will be responsible for managing HR functions within the plant, focusing on timekeeping, recruiting, employee relations, and administrative support at our Princeton, KY facility, a manufacturer of quality baked snacks. This role plays an important part in ensuring smooth HR operations and fostering a positive workplace environment.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Perform weekly payroll activities, including timecard review and verification for hourly employees.
• Process payroll-related transactions, including retroactive pay adjustments and payroll deductions.
• Monitor employee attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Support full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions, including job posting, candidate screening, hiring, and onboarding.
• Process new hires, transfers, promotions, and other employee changes in Workday and UKG Dimensions.
• Prepare new hire materials, issue employee badges, and coordinate locker assignments.
• Maintain employee records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment activities and support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Participate in HR initiatives, community outreach activities, and special projects.
• Serve as a resource for employees by responding to questions related to payroll, benefits, compensation, and HR programs.
• Provide administrative support for the front office, including coordinating meetings, managing phone inquiries, greeting visitors, and distributing mail.

Important Details: 

• This full-time, on-site role is on first shift, with occasional flexibility to other shifts.

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Associate's degree in human resources, business or related field is strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 
• For positions supporting a manufacturing site, experience in a plant environment is preferred. 
• Excellent problem solving, and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong personal accountability for high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience using HRIS Systems such as Workday and Dimensions UKG is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• May require flexibility in hours as needed. 

, Business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

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Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you’re ready to join our team!

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]

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