HR Generalist I

Within our 350-person manufacturing facility in Fort Morgan, Leprino is seeking an HR Generalist I to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and $86,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and leaders across the plant through consistent presence and clear communication.
• Coordinate daily HR office activities, including accurate recordkeeping, file management, and smooth employee-facing processes.
• Apply attendance and timekeeping policies consistently, coaching employees when issues arise and documenting outcomes.
• Support employee relations by reviewing concerns, conducting low to mid-level investigations, and escalating when appropriate.
• Write and review disciplinary documentation and participate in employee meetings, terminations, and related discussions.
• Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities for the site, including posting roles, screening candidates, interviewing, and supporting selection decisions.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a welcoming and informative start to employment.
• Facilitate employee engagement efforts, including surveys, focus groups, wellness initiatives, and plant-level programs.
• Coordinate leave of absence and FMLA processes, tracking status, documentation, and timelines accurately.
• Administer site-level benefits support, including benefits education, open enrollment activities, and claim assistance.
• Maintain and use HR systems such as UKG, and SuccessFactors to ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Prepare reports and audits related to compliance, applicant flow, and HR processes, supporting California employment requirements.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a closely related field (Labor Relations, Safety, etc.).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a Human Resources role supporting employee-facing processes.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Colorado employment laws, including leave administration, wage and hour concepts, and employee relations practices.
• Experience using HR systems or the demonstrated ability to learn systems such as SAP, UKG, or similar platforms.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification.
• Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SuccessFactors recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems.
• Experience assisting with wage review processes or benefits open enrollment activities.
• Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.