HR Generalist (Bilingual)

Human Resources Generalist

Bilingual English / Spanish (speaking / reading / writing)

On-Site Job

Salary Range : $65K to $85K

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Human Resources Generalist based in the Aurora, CO office. The role contributes to the accomplishment of HR tasks and objectives, which foster an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing engagement, productivity, quality and the ongoing development of a superior workforce.

This position is responsible for supporting HR Generalists, HR policies and programs with an emphasis on Employee Relations, General HR activities, Performance Management, and HR Administration, while ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.

The hired candidate can expect to make between $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides full cycle employee relations activities that include communications, conflict resolution, and coaching / education to employees and managers.
• Conducts employee investigations and makes recommendations for resolution. Manages the investigation process from start to finish with proper documentation and employee / management follow up.
• Partners with managers in matters of policies, practices and procedures for the organization to ensure uniformity of application of company policy and compliance with current and pending legal regulations.
• Assists with implementing HR policies and procedures, responds to employees’ inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs and promotes understanding and compliance by all employees.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the HR Director and or Manager.
• Provide daily Human Resource guidance, advice, and support to employees and managers on all functional areas of HR to include but not limited to benefits administration, leave of absence, payroll coordination, company policy interpretation and overall HR communication.
• Assists with compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances including FMLA, ADAAA, EEO, FLSA, ADEA, HIPPA, Title 7, USERRA and Workers Compensation
• Assists with performance management efforts, including annual performance review training for manager and employee
• Performs duties under indirect supervision, applying a broad knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and employment law.
• Participates in company-wide HR initiatives and long-term HR planning.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Effectively and efficiently fulfills all applicable reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assists with conducting safety investigation and training meetings as assigned.
• May assist with onboarding / orientation and benefits meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred or relevant experience in lieu of education
• Bilingual English / Spanish (speaking / reading / writing)
• 3-5 years of professional human resources experience required
• 1-2 years of Human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of human resources methods and best practices
• Solid knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employers and employees
• Knowledge of performance evaluation standards and expectations
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of compensation
• Solid knowledge of benefit administration and leave of absence administration
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Effective and persuasive speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare professional documents conforming to regulatory standards
• Ability to apply diplomacy to sensitive situations
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to perform tasks in routine and non-routine situations
• Flexibility and resiliency in the face of change and business pressures with the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to drive programs independently to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word required
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus

Benefits

Dessert Holdings offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.

Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan. Dessert Holdings sponsors a 401 (k) plan which includes company match.

Dessert Holdings offers paid vacation, holidays, and provides wellness / sick, bereavement leave, and others income replacement plans for eligible employees.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings 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.

Contact HR if you have any questions.