HR Generalist

HR Generalist – Lactalis American Group

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company with over 85,000 professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award‑winning dairy products that bring people together. In the U.S., we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani ® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président ® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft ® natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’s ® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel ®, Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk.

Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s ® , Stonyfield Organic ® , Brown Cow ™ , Oui ® , Yoplait ® , Go‑Gurt ® , :ratio ® , Green Mountain Creamery ® , and Mountain High ®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun ® , Gopi ® , and Arz ®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION
, your STORY
, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

• Manage the full recruitment cycle process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviews, and offers.
• Handle onboarding activities including processing new hire paperwork, conducting background checks, and facilitating orientation sessions.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire check‑ins, stay interviews, and exit interviews, while tracking and reporting feedback.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager, leaders, and employees to address employee relations matters and support people‑related needs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, process payroll, generate HR reports, and conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity. Contribute to the planning, management, and implementation of training, development, compensation, and benefits programs.
• Assist with the annual performance review process to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Foster a proactive workplace culture through regular engagement with employees, both in the office and on the plant floor, to ensure HR programs and policies are applied consistently.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee uniform program, from strategic inventory management and ordering to maintaining strong vendor relationships for reliable stock and timely delivery.
• Lead the planning and coordination of team celebrations, recognizing key achievements and milestones to cultivate a collaborative and appreciative culture.

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on project needs.
• Tools such as a computer, phone, or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office five days per week.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and HR software is preferred.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws is a plus.
• Ability to administer payroll, including supplying and maintaining employee data, calculating wages, and managing payments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
• Proficiency in recruitment and selection techniques to attract top talent and manage the induction process.
• Efficient planning and organization skills, prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively.
• Agility to proactively adjust to change and realign priorities to improve results.
• Experience managing various HR functions, including recruitment, performance appraisals, rewards,…