Human Resources Generalist

Payroll Processing and Compliance

• Reconcile weekly timecards in accordance with guidelines and policies; Verify accuracy of the information and execute a transfer of time files for processing each week. This includes time import, balancing, verification of data and report generation. Ensure pay rates are accurate (i.e. qualified training pay, shift differential, lead pay, etc.).
• Update weekly schedules as needed in timekeeping system for accurate calculation of payroll.
• Process weekly payroll.
• Manage paid leaves for employees (PTO, Jury Duty, Bereavement).
• Prepare and maintain personnel and payroll records for all present and past employees.
• Enter HRIS change data into systems as needed.

Employee Recruitment

• Administer pre-employment testing for operational positions.
• Conduct phone interviews for operational positions.
• Conduct reference checks as needed.
• Order necessary pre-employment screenings including background checks, Drug/Alcohol tests and physicals if needed.
• Send documents to new hires for completion and ensure completion and return prior to start date.
• Coordinate and schedule new employee orientations.
• Conduct HR orientation and onboarding to include assisting with benefit enrollment and supplying corporate communication with article information/picture.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Collaborate with management in attracting, developing, and retaining high quality talent.
• Consult with managers providing Human Resource Guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, performance improvement, and disciplinary actions).
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data.
• Make recommendations to management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Investigate and resolve conflict resolution issues, and other employee relations issues.
• Facilitate and/or provide training to the workforce.

Misc. HR Administration Duties

• Oversee Employee Uniform Program.
• Assist in planning and organization of events and employee recognition programs.
• Maintain gift card inventory and check-out cards as needed.
• Assist with various projects as needed.
• Administer employee relations programs such as ordering flowers, cookie bouquets, etc.
• Maintain employee attendance records.

What do you need to bring to the table?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a Human Resource Generalist role
• Minimum 3 year previous experience with recruiting and onboarding

What will we provide you with.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term/long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) / 401(K) Matching
• PTO

Who are we?

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.