Human Resources Generalist

The Jel Sert Company marks a major milestone this year, 100 years of success, innovation, and industry leadership. The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification and recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and a Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production.

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, including full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and HR operations. This role partners closely with leadership and employees to deliver a seamless HR experience while ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws and company policies.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in developing and implementing effective recruitment plans to meet the organization's hiring needs.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring managers through selection decisions.
• Create and update job descriptions, including but not limited to: researching relevant position descriptions online, meeting with supervisors and/or employees to clarify job duties, including physical demands, and ensuring the job description meets SQF requirements.
• Analyze recruitment metrics by tracking and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and optimize the hiring process, maintaining the FY recruiting report weekly.
• Stay informed on industry trends to guide and enhance recruitment strategies.

• Build a candidate pipeline by creating and maintaining a database of qualified candidates for future opportunities.
• Sourcing candidates by identifying and attracting potential candidates through various channels, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Screening resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Evaluate candidates using various assessment methods to evaluate their suitability for the role.
• Make recommendations to hiring managers on which candidates to move forward with.
• Engage potential candidates by building relationships and maintaining communication throughout the recruitment process to ensure goals are achieved.

• Promoting the company's employer brand and values by representing Jel Sert positively to attract top talent.
• Building and maintaining relationships with hiring managers by fostering strong communication and collaboration throughout the recruitment process.
• Champion the employer brand and organizational values, collaborating with the communications team to ensure corporate messaging is current, compelling, and effectively conveys our story to prospective candidates.
• Receive and provide timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers, ensuring transparency and a positive candidate experience.
• Host hiring events with agencies and/or potential candidates to increase awareness of our opportunities.

• Extend offers to selected candidates within the established budget and in line with the hiring manager's recommendations.
• Ensure a smooth, efficient onboarding process by following established procedures.
• Maintain relationships with candidates by staying in touch between the offer and start dates, and with those not selected for the role, keeping them engaged for potential future opportunities.
• Ensuring legal compliance by adhering to all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruiting process.
• Work with the team to develop a compelling employee value proposition to retain employees at Jel Sert.
• Promote transparent communication at all levels to build mutual respect and trust across the organization /li

• Monitor and review the recruiting budget to ensure all expenditures remain within established financial parameters.
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