Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering an engaging and empowering work environment at our Princeton, KY, facility, a manufacturer of quality crackers. In this role, you will support essential employee relations, partner with HR and Operations leadership on recruitment and onboarding, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience. You’ll be empowered to make a difference daily by supporting both people and process—ensuring our teams’ contributions are valued and drive results for the business.

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period—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 four weeks of vacation, five sick 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.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

• Interpret and apply HR policies, ensuring compliance with attendance, paid time off, job transfers, accommodation processes, etc.
• Support the management, implementation and communication of fundamental HR programs, including recognition programs, employee feedback forums, engagement survey action planning, and plant communications.
• Drive positive employee relations by timely and proactively addressing employee inquiries and concerns and supporting investigations.
• Administer payroll and employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate processing of wages and managing benefits enrollment, adjustments, and inquiries.
• Manage the site’s staffing and recruitment needs, including supporting onboarding and new hire orientation processes.
• Foster strong partnerships with operations and production teams to drive business results while ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines and regulations.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and strategic projects at the site level.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of related Human Resources experience required.
• At least two years of experience supporting HRIS systems (Workday and UKG Dimensions) strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and to appropriately elevate issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Tree House 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 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‑acco