Human Resources Specialist

Employee Type:
Full time

Location:
PA Hanover

Job Type:
Human Resources General

Job Posting Title:
Human Resources Specialist

About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) 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.

Job Description:
About the Role:
As a Human Resources Specialist based at our Hanover, PA site, you will play a vital role in supporting both the Hanover and Lancaster plants, manufacturers of quality pretzels.

In this role, you'll help foster a supportive and engaging work environment by ensuring smooth HR operations, including managing employee records, addressing payroll inquiries, and supporting employee relations and policy compliance. You'll also partner closely with HR and Operations teams on projects, recruitment, and site initiatives—making a meaningful impact on the employee experience across both locations.

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

• Support initiatives that enhance the employee experience while ensuring compliance with HR programs and policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across systems, including Workday.
• Perform biweekly payroll activities for union and non-union employees, including timecard verification, retroactive adjustments, and deductions.
• Manage hourly employee attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Assist employees with payroll, benefits, and attendance inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Partner with HR and Operations teams to support recruiting, onboarding, and orientation for hourly associates.
• Contribute to annual open enrollment activities, employee engagement, and wellness initiatives.
• Actively participate in community outreach programs and site projects that strengthen culture and engagement.
• Provide operational support to HR and cross-functional teams, including special projects as assigned.

Important Details:

• This is a full-time, on-site role with standard office business hours. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.
• This role requires travel to Hanover and Lancaster facilities.

You'll fit right in if you have:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 1 year of HR experience, with manufacturing and/or union environment experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Workday and Dimensions (UKG) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in documentation, reporting, and employee records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong personal accountability for delivering high-quality work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust hours during peak payroll or recruitment periods and ability to travel between plants as needed.

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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 disability-
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