Über diese Human Resources Generalist Stelle bei J&J Snack Foods
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.
The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team, helping to drive business results through effective people practices. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, compliance, payroll, and recruiting. This role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at the plant and is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing, including related reporting and reconciliation.
- Supports the Human Resources Manager with employment transactions and employee relations.
- Assists in the administration of Workers’ Compensation, benefits, disability claims, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, OFLA, PLO, Workers’ Comp, Personal Leave, etc.).
- Maintains HR data integrity by managing the HRIS system (UltiPro) and ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws as well as internal HR policies and procedures.
- Provides functional HR expertise and leadership to plant leadership and employees, fostering consistent and compliant HR practices.
- Assists with annual HR programs, including but not limited to Benefits Open Enrollment, performance review processes, and internal audits.
- Leads recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process.
- Serves as a point of contact for employee relations, acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies.
- Partners with union leadership and participate in activities related to the interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement, supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance.
- Provides verbal and written English/Spanish translation support as needed.
- Promotes a positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.
- Guides employees and leaders through problem-solving, dispute resolution, and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony.
- Enforces company policies consistently and fairly across all departments.
- Ensures the plant remains compliant with J&J Snack Foods' Food Safety Plan (FSP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
- Follows all applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Five (5) plus years in Human Resources required in a Generalist/HR Representative role.
- Five (5) plus years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
