This front-facing role supports all levels of team members at the site, while actively participating in broader company initiatives. The successful candidate plays a vital role in driving employee engagement, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR programs. As the only Generalist onsite, this is a hands-on, high-impact position requiring versatility, collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The Generalist is supported by the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may evolve to align with company goals.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Human Resources General

Job Posting Title:

HR Generalist

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon-Fri with overtime possible.

Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis, MO 63111

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61k - $104k annually with additional bonus potential.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle hourly recruitment: job requisitions, postings, interviews, background/reference checks, offer letters, and onboarding

• Collaborate with the training team to facilitate new hire orientation

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Payroll & Administration

• Administer payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basis

• Maintain accurate records for attendance, headcount, and recruitment metrics

• Coordinate employee events, communications, and recognition programs

People Analytics & Systems

• Leverage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, for data entry, reporting, and regular audits to ensure data integrity

• Generate reports to identify workforce trends and measure program effectiveness

• Interpret engagement survey data and support the execution of plant-level action plans

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Employee Relations & Policy Support

• Coach the leadership team on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretation

• Address and escalate team member concerns, ensuring confidentiality and consistency

• Assist with investigations and support fair and respectful resolution of workplace issues

• Uphold compliance with employment laws and company policies

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Skills, Competencies & Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levels

• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence

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Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of employment law

• Systems proficiency: HRIS, payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other People systems (Workday, UKG, SAP, OpenPhone)

• Demonstrated ability to create reports, business correspondence, and process documentation

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Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience; food manufacturing environment preferred

• PHR or SHRM designation preferred

• Availability for regular Monday–Friday hours, with flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations as needed.

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