Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsHigh-visibility HR Generalist role partnering with the Director of HR.Join a stable and growing food manufacturing organization with a great culture.About Our ClientOur client is a manufacturing organization that develops specialty ingredients and solutions for commercial food producers across North America. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnership, the company supports leading food manufacturers through products that improve freshness, shelf life, and overall product performance.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities include:Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, warehouse, and production positions.Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, prepare offer letters, and facilitate onboarding and orientation programs.Process weekly payroll accurately and on time using Paycom.Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.Support leave administration, accommodations, and employee lifecycle transactions.Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and manager HR inquiries.Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, performance concerns, and workplace issues.Drive employee engagement initiatives and help maintain a positive workplace culture.Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy.Support OSHA reporting, workers' compensation administration, and safety initiatives.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and employee experience.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBilingual (English & Spanish)3+ years of Human Resources experience with exposure to multiple HR disciplines.Experience supporting hourly employee populations within manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, food production, or other operational environments.Hands-on payroll administration experience, preferably in Paycom or a similar HRIS.Knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, recruiting, and compliance.Strong customer-service mindset and ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.Comfortable working in a highly visible, employee-facing role.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.Bachelor's degree preferred.PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.What's on OfferBase Salary: $70,000 - $80,000Comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to partner directly with the HR Director in a highly visible roleBroad HR exposure across recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and safetyCollaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership supportFully onsite work environment in the Clifton, NJ areaContactParker GouldQuote job refJN-102026-7138144Job summarySectorHuman ResourcesSub SectorHR GeneralistIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereCliftonContract TypePermanentConsultant nameParker GouldJob ReferenceJN-102026-7138144
