HR Generalist

Illinois EFF Dry Mix
1200 Stevens Ave
Effingham, IL 62401, USA

Do you enjoy Leave of Absence
, Workers' Compensation
, &
Benefits
? Are you looking for an opportunity in the food manufacturing space?
The Krusteaz Company is looking to add an HR Generalist to the Human Resources Team
! The HR Generalist works closely with the HR Manager, providing general human resources support, including benefits and leave administration, recruiting, employee relations, and other HR functions. This role plays a critical role in the overall success of the HR department as a trusted, go-to resource for employees and managers at all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Drive the recruitment process, including managing requisitions, scheduling, interviewing, and recommending candidates, and preparing offers.
• Respond to employee relations issues and elevate as needed; assist in guiding and coaching managers during the employee performance management process.
• Back-up new employee onboarding, including system tasks, benefits, and new hire orientations to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims, escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Partner with the HR Manager on new benefit programs; arrange and conduct employee presentations, including open enrollment and new hire orientation.
• Coordinate with Corporate HR and Payroll to ensure HR and payroll documentation is timely and complete.
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.
• Support employee events and recognition programs.
• Provide timely and accurate information to employees about company benefits, policies, and other published HR guidelines.
• Participate in facilitating company training where applicable.
• Performs administrative duties such as HRIS and management reports, attendance and leave tracking, filing, and employee communications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong personal organization skills; able to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
• Strong knowledge of various software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to create and deliver presentation quality materials with an eye for style, formatting, and consistency.
• Customer service-oriented approach to HR with a sense of urgency in response to requests from all team members.
• High attention to detail, deadlines, follow-through, and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to act proactively to develop, recommend, and assist with the implementation of new HR initiatives, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and business writing communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills to support external and internal clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Ability to project calmness and confidence in high-stress situations.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to daily employment and employee relations.
• Ability to project calmness and confidence in high-stress situations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience, including Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation; experience within manufacturing is a plus.
• Intermediate level of experience with both an HRIS and ATS is desired.
• HR certification through SHRM or HRCI is a plus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and the ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

• A people-focused company that cares: We’re a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place…