S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry.

Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a trusted partner to plant leadership, helping drive business results through effective Human Resources practices and employee support.

The HR Generalist supports a broad range of plant-level HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, payroll, recruiting, and day-to-day HR administration. This role is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting company values, operational goals, and overall employee engagement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing , including related reporting and reconciliation.

Supports the Human Resources Manager with employment transactions and employee relations.

Benefits

). Maintains HR data integrity by managing the HRIS system (UltiPro) and ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws as well as internal HR policies and procedures.

Provides functional HR expertise and leadership to plant leadership and employees, fostering consistent and compliant HR practices.

Open Enrollment , performance review processes , and internal audits . Leads recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process. Serves as a point of contact for employee relations , acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies.

Partner s with union leadership and participate in activities related to the interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement , supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance. Provides verbal and written English/Spanish translation support as needed. Promotes a positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.

Guides employees and leaders through problem-solving, dispute resolution , and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony. Enforces company policies consistently and fairly across all departments. Ensures the plant remains compliant with J J Snack Foods' Food Safety Plan (FSP) , Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

Follows all applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, the HR Generalist must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively.

Requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and compliance. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.