Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist reports to the Senior HR Manager and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. This individual will provide a broad range of HR support in support of business objectives, strategic goals, and human resources initiatives for their local facility. This position will manage the day-to-day operations of the Department. This position will proactively partner with organizational leaders to develop strategies and achieve organizational objectives. The HR Generalist will also perform diverse assignments including staffing, diversity, learning and development, training, employee relations and other special projects as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Deploy and follow through of all HR initiatives, processes and systems, partnering with site management to drive initiatives.
Supports all aspects of payroll and time & attendance.
Performs benefit administration to include change reporting and communicating benefit information to employees.
Handles transactional activities associated with the day-to-day activities for Human Resources. This includes but is not limited to payroll change requests, employee life changes, responding to manager requests for HR-related information, HR mailings.
Assists Managers/Supervisors with employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
Assist Managers/Supervisors with UKG time keeping system.
Participates in developing department objectives, processes and systems.
Facilitates new hire onboarding processes including all documentation related to NHO.
Creates an environment of positive employee relations, keeps confidentiality, establishes trust and credibility, seen by employees as approachable and fair, balances business needs with employee needs, and spends significant time interfacing directly with employees/client base.
Views and produces reports, and/or maintains Human Resources Information System records.
Participates in staff meetings, other meetings, and seminars as requested and/or assigned.
Participates in or leads other human resources projects as needed.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality in daily tasks.
Maintains a high level of professionalism interacting with staff and employees.
Assists H&S Coordinator with Worker Compensation Accidents
Conducts all aspects of recruitment effort (external job ads, screening, follow up, background check processes, etc.) for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, and facilitates processing / placement of temporary employees.
Process payroll for outside temporary services.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position
Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field with two plus (2+) years of progressive HR generalist experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills
Must have Microsoft Office Experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the food/beverage industry (if necessary)
Experience in Manufacturing or production environment (if necessary)
ADP/UKG Experience a plus
Proven organizational skills
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or the ability to obtain certification.
Ability to direct, coach and train others.
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work without supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.