Generalist, HR Temporary Role

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for assisting the HR manager in all core HR processes and tools including labor requirements, training needs, and strategies to reduce employee turnover and improve the employee experience; and supporting ongoing business needs for the HR team.
• Assist with training and development, including the Alchemy System.
• Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise.
• Assist with providing guidance towards the implementation of Health & Safety practices to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Responsible for partnering with the local Bakery Director providing guidance on the day to day human resources activities.
• Support Health and Welfare billing validation.
• Support grievances resolution and communication.
• Assist with the administration of the annual performance management systems as well as track performance reviews.  Provide training on process and/or new systems as required.
• Assist with the resolution of employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assists in the administration of FMLA & all other personal leave of absence tracking for hourly employees.
• Administers and communicates HR programs & initiatives to the local bakery in alignment with the overall business goals and objectives.
• Primary support to coordinate company benefit programs to new hires which including health and welfare insurance, 401k, PTO, workers compensation & SDI. Assists employees with on-line enrollment and/or changes in the ADP portal.
• Facilitate development and monitoring of employee performance improvement plans.
• Supports the recruitment efforts for all hourly roles & upon HR Mangers request supports with management personnel.
• Responsible for onboarding of new hires, and pre-employment process.  
• Supports investigation and resolution of employee relations issues; including the investigation of harassment, discrimination and other charges; managing corrective action and discharge functions, and assuming responsibility for the uniform and equitable application of the collective bargaining agreement and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures local state & government compliance in areas such as wage and hour, EEO/AA and Immigration (ICE). Ensures consistent administration of company policies and procedures. Facilitates, monitors and performs management and employee training.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain relationship with staff, management and employees.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required by the HR Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and/or equivalent experience its preferred.
• PHR certificate highly desirable.
• 2 plus years of progressively experience in the Human Resources field.  
• Must have prior union/labor relationsexperience.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and professionalism. Is tactful and flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely answer questions and convey information to employees & management team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently.
• Multi-tasking & advance organizational skills are required.  
• Experience with human resources and payroll software, such as Success Factors and Ceridian.
• Bi-lingual Spanish is helpful.

Pay Range: $33 - $38 per hour

This is a 6-month temporary position.

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.