Human Resources Generalist

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

As an HR Generalist with a specialization in data management, you will play a crucial role in supporting various human resources functions within our organization. This position requires a candidate with a solid understanding of HR practices, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work with large sets of data efficiently using excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data, including personal information, and benefits enrollment.
• Generate and analyze HR daily, weekly and monthly reports to support decision-making processes.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure HR practices comply with regulations.
• Participate in audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Handle routine employee relations matters and escalate complex issues to the HR Manager.
• Leads weekly labor meeting and documents information from the meeting.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement programs, events, and training.
• Will back up both Assistant HR Manager (in-Training) and Sr. HR Manager as needed.
• Is available to work longer days and hours a several times a year for employee engagement events.
• Will sit in on union grievance meetings and observe and participate as needed.
• May conduct investigations in the absence of Assistant HR manager (In-training) and Sr. HR Manager.

Education & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of an associate degree in human resources, business administration, or 3-5 years of experience working in HR. Proven experience in HR data management and administration.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (track HR metrics, generate weekly/monthly reports)
• Payroll system (Ultimate exp a plus)

Personal Attributes:

• Must be a strong team player with a can-do attitude.
• Must like working in a fast-paced environment.
• Approachable, personable, professional, proactive, fair, consistent, maintain confidentially, and engaging.

Working Conditions:

• Office in a plant environment
• Sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking

Pay range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)