People & Culture Partner​/HR Generalist

Cold Front is a successful DSD supplier offering diversified grocery and food service supply chain options for the convenience, drug, mass/club, military commissaries and exchanges, retail grocery and food service channels of trade in a fifteen-state regional geography. Quality and precision drive our sales and service teams as we leverage every effort to optimize purchase, flow, sale, and service of the most recognized national and regional brands of Ice Cream, Frozen Pizza, and Frozen Prepared Foods in the industry.

The People and Culture Partner will support all aspects of the employee experience — from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, performance, and retention. This role will serve as a hands‑on coach and generalist, ensuring that our people programs align with business goals while nurturing a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect. This role assists in driving initiatives that make Cold Front Distribution a great place to work.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for warehouse, logistics, sales, and administrative roles.
• Build strong talent pipelines and relationships with various employment networks.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure smooth integration of new team members.

• Champion the company’s values and promote a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment.
• Develop employee engagement programs, recognition systems, and feedback mechanisms.
• Facilitate internal communications that support connection, transparency, and trust.

• Guide employees and managers through performance management systems.
• Support leadership and employee development through training, coaching, and career growth initiatives.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate learning opportunities.

• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with labor laws, workplace safety, and company standards.
• Assist payroll, benefits, and employee records in collaboration with finance and operations teams.
• Assist in investigations and employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and consistency.

• Partner with the HSE team to ensure a safe and compliant workplace, particularly within warehouse and field sales operations.
• Drive wellbeing programs to support physical and mental health across all employee groups.

• Strong understanding of employment legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑site operational business.
• Exposure to HRIS / payroll systems (UKG) preferred.

• 5+ years’ experience in HR, People & Culture, or similar roles — ideally in manufacturing, logistics, food service, or CPG environments.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Manufacturing

Green Bay, WI $93,000.00-$

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