Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview

J&J Snack Foods is a leading innovator in the snack food industry, dedicated to providing affordable branded-niche snack foods to foodservice and retail outlets across the U.S. Our product lineup includes beloved brands such as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Luigi’s Italian Ice, and a variety of other baked goods and frozen novelties.

Summary

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team at J&J Snack Foods. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing HR functions that support our mission of delivering quality snack foods. This position is essential for fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Responsibilities

· 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 Workers’ Compensation, 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.

· Partners with union leadership and participate in activities related to the interpretation and administration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), supporting positive labor relations and contract compliance.

· Provides verbal and written English/Spanish translation support as needed.

· Promotes a positive workplace culture by supporting teamwork, accountability, and professional communication.

· Guides employees and leaders through problem-solving, dispute resolution, and compliance with employment regulations to mitigate risk and support workplace harmony.

· Enforces company policies consistently and fairly across all departments.

· Ensures the plant remains compliant with J&J Snack Foods' Food Safety Plan (FSP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

· Follows all applicable OSHA safety regulations and food safety laws.

· Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in human resources or generalist roles.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

If you're passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and driving HR initiatives, we invite you to apply today to join our dynamic team at J&J Snack Foods!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Weston, OR 97886 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, OR 97886: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000