HR Operations Specialist

1 week ago


Bridgeton, New Jersey, United States LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC Full time
Job Overview

Lassonde Pappas & Co. stands as a prominent figure in the beverage manufacturing sector, committed to the satisfaction of our team members, customers, and consumers. We take pride in our small-town roots and uphold our rural values. Our teams are characterized by their dedication and compassion, which have been the cornerstone of our success since 1942, delivering exceptional products nationwide.

To ensure we provide the best for our customers, we prioritize assembling a top-tier team by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within our diverse workforce. If you are driven by customer satisfaction, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are dedicated to the overall wellbeing of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options, opportunities for growth and development, 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and much more.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the HR Team to enhance human resources functions within a fast-paced consumer goods, unionized manufacturing setting. This position provides HR expertise in areas such as payroll, attendance tracking, recruitment, leave management, record maintenance, communication, project oversight, safety, labor relations, and affirmative action. This role reports to the HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the HR team in recruitment efforts for the corporate office, including advertising, sourcing, applicant evaluation, and interviewing. Conduct new hire orientations and ensure compliance with employment regulations. Manage administrative tasks related to onboarding new employees and maintain employee records.
  • Support payroll and attendance management processes. Familiarity with Kronos and ADP is advantageous.
  • Provide administrative HR support, including legal research, clarifying policies and procedures, and resolving employee inquiries.
  • Act as a problem solver, identifying the root causes of employee concerns for long-term resolution.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Talent Management to develop job descriptions for various positions.
  • Coordinate and manage all transactional activities related to daily HR operations. Represent the company in unemployment claims and hearings, and participate in project teams as needed.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures for client groups/plants.
  • Handle day-to-day HR transactional activities, including payroll changes, employee life events, and responding to HR-related inquiries.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; at least one year of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated human resources skills, including recruitment and proficiency in software applications (MS Office, HRIS, etc.).
  • Understanding of HR laws and policies, including employment law, disability, and benefits programs.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Exceptional time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in a unionized setting.
  • Background in the food/beverage industry.
  • Experience in report writing.
  • PHR Certification or completion of a PHR preparatory course.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office environment, including driving a vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: Sitting, neck flexion, fine finger dexterity, light to moderate finger pressure for extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, walking, standing, bending, and stooping.

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height, lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs., and transporting items up to 50 feet.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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