Human Resources Generalist

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting a dynamic, fast-paced, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team, helping to drive business results through effective people practices. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, compliance, payroll, and recruiting. This role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager at the plant and is instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing , including related reporting and reconciliation. Supports the Human Resources Manager with employment transactions and employee relations. Assists in the administration of W orkers’ C ompensation , benefits , disability claims , and leave of absence programs (FMLA, OFLA, PLO, Workers’ Comp, Personal Leave, etc.). Maintains HR data integrity by managing the HRIS system (UltiPro) and ensuring records are complete, accurate, and up to date. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws as well as internal HR policies and procedures. Provides functional HR expertise and leadership to plant leadership and employees, fostering consistent and compliant HR practices. Assists with annual HR programs, including but not limited to Benefits Open Enrollment , performance review processes , and internal audits . Leads recruiting and onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth and compliant hiring process. Serves as a point of contact for employee relations , acting as an advocate while guiding resolution of issues in alignment with company policies. Partner s with union leadership and participate in activities related to the interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement , supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance. Provides verbal and written English/Spanish translation support as needed. <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-lis