HR Generalist

Come join our table!At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you're joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it's our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we're committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.Job purposeThe HR Generalist serves as a business partner to site leadership and a key driver of employee experience and workforce engagement. This role focuses on employee relations, supervisor coaching, policy and compliance leadership, and data-driven HR solutions that support business priorities. The HR Generalist collaborates with the HR Team to ensure seamless execution of HR processes.Principal Accountabilities

Employee Relations Leadership: Serve as the primary contact for employee relations issues; conduct investigations, manage documentation, and partner with site leadership to resolve workplace concerns fairly and consistently.Supervisor Coaching & Support: Provide day-to-day coaching to front-line leaders in areas such as feedback, recognition, progressive discipline, and policy application.Promote consistent leadership practices aligned with company culture.Workforce Analytics & Reporting: Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, exit interviews, stay interviews) and translate insights into practical recommendations to improve team member experience and retention.HR Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure consistent interpretation and application of company policies and employment laws. Act as a resource for FMLA, ADA, attendance, and conduct-related matters.Recruitment & Retention Strategy: Collaborate with the HR Manager on salaried and high-impact hourly recruiting strategies. Support talent pipeline development through community partnerships, referral programs, and internal development tracking.Onboarding & Culture Building: Oversee the cultural integration of new hires beyond Day 1; conduct check-ins, support engagement activities, and reinforce company values during the onboarding lifecycle.HR Program Ownership: Lead or co-lead HR initiatives such as open enrollment, recognition programs, employee engagement surveys, and performance calibration.Identify and implement process improvements.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with corporate HR (training, benefits, talent development) and local Safety, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure HR processes support business outcomes.HR Team Partnership: Collaborate with the HR Team to ensure smooth execution of administrative HR tasks including onboarding logistics, hourly recruiting coordination, and timekeeping support.Other Duties as Assigned: Support the HR Manager with ongoing projects, HR system enhancements, and site-wide communication efforts.

Qualifications/Required Skills

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment preferred.Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.Reasoning & Problem Solving: Ability to assess complex situations, apply sound judgment, and take proactive steps to resolve issues.Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong working relationships with employees at all levels. Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and approachability in high-pressure situations.Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with UKG (or similar HRIS/payroll systems) preferred.

Alignment with Core Values of the CompanyRespect & Value Our PeopleStay in Front of Change While Reducing CostsDelight Our CustomersFood Quality & SafetyBenefits Annual Bonus PotentialMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members 401K match Company paid disability and life insurance policies Paid maternity and parental leave Relocation Assistance for out of state applicantsApproach to Flexible Work The majority of our roles are primarily located in one of our manufacturing facilities or in our corporate office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering us the ability to effectively collaborate, innovate, and develop the next leaders of Idahoan Foods.While we want to capitalize on purposeful in-person days, we also value flexibility and appreciate that it can mean something different to everyone based on your unique circumstances. That's why at Idahoan we focus on meaningful conversations between you and your manager to identify what works best for the business, team, your role, and your personal needs. Within our manufacturing workforce, we follow our process for time off requests and working within our attendance policy. Those same elements apply outside of manufacturing, but your position may offer some additional flexibility to work remotely at times.Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.