Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Zingerman’s Department for People is looking for an HR Generalist to join our team. The Department for People is a group of HR professionals committed to the success of our customers: the businesses and the people within the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses (ZCoB). The ZCoB is an $85 million dollar food-focused organization made up of 11 operating businesses, served by Zingerman’s Service Network, that includes HR, IT, Finance, Creative Services, etc.

that work together to serve all of the ZCoB businesses.

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist is responsible for collaboratively working towards the Department for People vision that supports and contributes to realizing Zingerman's Community of Businesses' vision and strategic plans, including defining, developing and delivering Zingerman's-wide human resources efforts and programs. The HR Generalist works with Zingerman's businesses on specific HR issues, opportunities and efforts, acting as a value-added resource to individual managing partners, managers and staff.

Work schedules are typically Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with flexible hours when needed (some weekends, evenings and holidays).

As a member of the ZCoB you will have the following benefits and a few perks:

• After 90 days:
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a company contribution to medical (including a contribution towards your health savings account) and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other benefits include:
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents
• Paid training with the opportunities to learn and advance within the organization
• Discounts at some local businesses
• 401K matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Staff Ownership opportunity through our Community Shares program
• Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses
• 25% reimbursement for massages

Compensation Information Full-time salaried position with a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000

• Promotes the vision of Zingerman's Department for People to managing partners, managers and staff and participates in developing and achieving Department for People goals and objectives.
• For assigned businesses, is the first point of HR contact and supports achieving desired business results with a focus on recruiting and staffing, orientation & training, performance management, employee engagement and employee relations, leadership development and compensation planning.
• Works on-site in ZCoB businesses with opportunities for hybrid work.
• Acts as back-up to other HR team members as needed.
• Works with ZCoB managers to identify strategic HR issues for the ZCoB, and collaboratively develop effective programs to support and promote the Zingerman's culture.
• Identify tactical HR and/or employee relations issues within assigned businesses and collaboratively address issues and solve problems.
• Acts as a resource to staff answering questions and addressing issues in coordination with management, as required by individual circumstances. Also, handles employee relations counseling and exit interviews.
• Works with ZCoB managers toward fair and consistent treatment of staff and compliance with legal requirements and ZCoB policies and procedures.
• Serves on organization committees or work groups as assigned.
• Regularly teaches internal classes and writes articles for monthly staff newsletter.
• Uses effective oral/written communication skills, including excellent listening skills.
• Consistently delivers exceptional service to customers.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Works with HR Liaisons, when applicable, and supports their development, growth and objectives.

• Administers various human resources plans and procedures; assists in development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Implements continual improvements in the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of HR programs.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

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