Human Resources Generalist

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Since 1964, we have been the world’s largest supplier of fudge making equipment, ingredients, and marketing expertise. If you ever go on vacation (and we hope you do!), you’ve probably seen and maybe purchased out fudge. Since our fudge is always made fresh in each retail store (and sold under the retailer’s own name), we are the best kept secret in retail confectionary.

With a strong presence in numerous countries and a vast network of retailers, including well-known establishments in the tourism sector, we are committed to delivering outstanding products and services.

Our company culture fosters growth and embodies the "Hungry, Humble, Smart" philosophy. We seek individuals who are driven, self-motivated, and always eager to learn and do more. Being humble, our team members prioritize the team over self and lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Additionally, they possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with others. We value a strong work ethic and a positive & vibrant work environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support our Human Resources functions at our Belleville, IL facility. This role provides day-to-day HR support and serves as a primary resource for employees and managers. The Human Resources Generalist supports recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, performance management, employee engagement, training, and HR administration.

As a key partner to the Director of Human Resources and facility leadership, this role ensures consistent execution of HR processes, maintains accurate and confidential employee records, supports managers and employees, and helps maintain a positive, compliant, and productive workplace.

• Coordinate recruitment activities for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, interviews, candidate communication, background checks, drug testing, and pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and staffing agencies to support staffing needs and coordinate new hire paperwork, I-9s, HRIS setup, orientation, and onboarding.

• Serve as a primary onsite HR resource for employees and managers regarding company policies, workplace expectations, and employment matters.
• Assist with attendance, performance, conduct, corrective actions, and employee relations investigations while maintaining confidentiality and escalating complex matters to the Director of Human Resources.

• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, benefit changes, and employee questions.
• Assist with disability, FMLA, and other leaves of absence, including required documentation and communication with employees, managers, and benefit providers.

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, I-9s, HRIS information, and other required employee documentation.
• Process employee status, job, compensation, and termination changes and provide HR-related payroll support to ensure accurate employee records.
• Responsible for management, calculation, and submittal of temporary staffing timecards.

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and social compliance audits by maintaining accurate, audit-ready HR documentation.

• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews, coaching, corrective actions, and related documentation.
• Coordinate required training, new hire and facility-specific programs, and maintain accurate training records.

• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, company events, and initiatives that promote employee morale and retention.
• Maintain a visible HR presence within the Belleville facility and provide HR support to manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and other departments.

• Maintain accurate HRIS data and assist with routine reporting related to staffing, turnover, attendance, recruiting, benefits, and other workforce information.
• Support facility policies and procedures, including applicable GMP and workplace requirements, while maintaining…