People Generalist I

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Job Purpose and Overview
The People Generalist I (PG I) will support HR functions across our Global Corporate and North America Commercial and Distribution service centers, partnering with the Global People Team and North America Commercial/DSSC teams. This hybrid role, with occasional travel, ensures effective people services and supports strategic HR initiatives.
What will you do as a People Generalist I at Dawn Foods?

• Oversee onboarding, compensation, benefits, leave management, and other HR functions.
• Manage and resolve escalated issues from Tier I support, ensuring comprehensive and effective solutions.
• Assist with the People Transformation project (FutureReady) and related initiatives.
• Address employment-related inquiries and handle complex or sensitive issues.
• Maintain accurate team member files and manage leaves of absence.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR policy updates and implementation.
• Manage new-hire orientations and support recruiting and hiring processes.
• Analyze data to support various HR programs and issues.
• Lead or assist with benefits presentations for new hires.
• Process workers' compensation, unemployment, disability, and leave claims.
• Implement actions from engagement surveys.
• Uphold the "Dawn Values" and support organizational excellence.

What Does It Take to be an People Generalist I at Dawn Foods?

• Associate's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HCM systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, SuccessFactors).
• SAP experience is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.
• Required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs
• The normal work setting for this role is Hybrid in Jackson, MI.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
About Our Benefits
Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.
Compensation
$55,900-$84,970 with bonus potential
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 36373
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Date: Oct 10, 2024
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [email protected].