Human Resources Generalist
HP Hood
$65,000 - $75,000 / year
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Description
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary:
Administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
- Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Maintains local AAP program, and insures accuracy with app flow log.
- Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
- Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
- Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
- Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
- Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
- Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
- Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistance, and wellness.
- Plan and execute employee activities that foster meaningful connection to the Company and site (luncheons, celebrations, United Way campaigns, open enrollment & wellness activities).
- Create and post communications (table talkers, birthday/anniversary announcements, etc.
- Participate in quarterly communications meetings to provide updates and communications to employees.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree preferred, BA/BS a plus.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent file management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently.
- Strong computer skills
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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.
Benefits
- stock options
- tuition reimbursement
- sick leave
About this role
HP Hood, a major food and beverage manufacturer with brands like Hood and Lactaid, is seeking an HR Generalist for their Concord office on a contract basis. This role covers the full spectrum of HR administration—from recruitment and onboarding through benefits management, compliance, and employee relations. You'd handle hiring and interviewing, maintain affirmative action programs and government reporting, administer performance reviews and salary programs, and manage benefits enrollment and wellness activities. The position also involves training managers on HR best practices and advising on employee issues, plus coordinating company events and internal communications.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and skilled at managing confidential information and complex filing systems. You'll need strong written and verbal communication abilities and solid computer proficiency. An associate degree is preferred, though a bachelor's degree is a plus. This is a hands-on generalist role suited to someone who can balance compliance and policy work with the interpersonal side of HR—from resolving employee concerns to fostering engagement through company activities and communications.
The contract position offers a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 and includes HP Hood's competitive benefits package: health, dental, vision, wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities. This is an in-office role with no remote flexibility.
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Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $80,000
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