The Human Resources Generalist will assist with daily functions of the HR department including hiring, wage and benefit administration, leave administration, training, and administering company policies and practices.
What you'll do:
- Implement and maintain Schreiber HR policies and practices.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to policies, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; peer review and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; DEI; environmental health and safety; and training and development.
- Develop standard work for HR roles and drive the process to improve individual and team performance.
- Provide appropriate department coverage for plant partner and leadership support.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with required training, assessments, stay interviews and exit interviews.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Participate on teams that develop competitive wage, incentive and benefit programs for the plant.
- Partner with the local community organizations to foster a positive community relationship.
- Partner with counterparts in other plants to improve hiring and retention results.
- Coordinates social sustainability audits or similar.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
- 6+ years of human resources or related experience preferred
- General understanding of organizational behavior, recruitment, employment law and related disciplines.
- SHRM-CP preferred
- Desire to grow as an HR professional, either within the role, or beyond the role into an HR Supervisor.
- Willingness to assist other HR teams within the Schreiber network as needed.
- Well-developed organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented & self-directed.
- Forward thinking, ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately.
- Excellent time management and proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate the financial impact of various labor deployment approaches.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn Workday HCM & UKG systems
- Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to other Schreiber locations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
- 6+ years of human resources or related experience
- General understanding of organizational behavior, recruitment, and employment law
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
- Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn Workday HCM and UKG systems
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to evaluate the financial impact of various labor deployment approaches
- Ability to travel up to 25% occasionally to other Schreiber locations
- SHRM-CP certification
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
