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Job Details Job Title: HR Generalist Department: People Operations Reports To: Employment & Experience Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Liberty & Acorn Work Arrangement: On-site Shift / Schedule: 1st shift Travel Requirements: less than 3 0% Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview / Purpose and Scope This position provides front-line Human Resources support across Total Rewards, Team Member engagement, and recruitment.
Serving as a key point of contact throughout the employment lifecycle, the HR Generalist assists Team Members with benefits, leaves of absence, payroll, and time tracking questions while supporting hiring activities for hourly and skilled operational positions. This role helps deliver timely , accurate , and empathetic guidance; coordinates candidate outreach, screenings, interviews, and hiring follow-up; and supports initiatives that strengthen the overall Team Member experience.
Key Responsibilities Benefits Support Serve as front-line support for Team Members with questions related to benefits and enrollment, escalating complex issues to the Total Rewards Specialist as needed. Assist with benefits onboarding for new Team Members, including benefit orientations, system navigation support, and enrollment troubleshooting. Support benefit-related life events (e.g., marriage, birth/adoption, loss of coverage, employment status changes) by guiding Team Members through required documentation, timing, and system updates Support Open Enrollment activities, including Team Member education, enrollment support, resource distribution, and follow-up on missing or incomplete elections.
Coordinate off-boarding of hourly Team Members, including supporting final benefits and payroll-related processes, and communicating pending tasks, deadlines, and required actions to Team Members and internal partners. Assist with the rollout of Total Rewards initiatives designed by the Total Rewards Specialist, including monthly communications, wellness initiatives, and benefit program enhancements.
Leave of Absence (LOA) Coordination Act as a front-line resource for Team Members and managers regarding leave options, processes, timelines, and documentation requirements. Assist Team Members with initiating Leaves of Absence (e.g., FMLA, medical, parental, personal, military) by explaining next steps and directing them to appropriate vendors or internal partners. In partnership with the Total Rewards Specialist, track leave status, key dates, and required follow-ups to support timely communication and return-to-work planning for Team Members.
Provide guidance to Team Members on benefit implications during leave (e.g., premium payments, payroll deductions, coverage continuation), escalating complex questions as appropriate . Team Member Engagement & Experience Support Team Member engagement initiatives by assisting with planning, coordination, and communication of programs designed to enhance connection, recognition, and the overall Team Member experience.
Partner with site leadership and support engagement activities, distribute materials, track participation, and gather feedback to inform future initiatives. Recruitment Support hiring activities for hourly and skilled operational positions within poultry processing operations. Conduct candidate outreach, screenings, interview scheduling, and hiring follow-up activities. Assist with recruitment events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts to promote employment opportunities and attract talent.
Compensation Compensation: $ 55,000 - $62,000 /yr . The posted compensation range for this role reflect s the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position. Benefits: