HR Generalist - Talent Focused

Why Palmer Food Services? We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage. What We Value Honesty & Integrity Service & Excellence Collaboration & Teamwork Family & Community Dependability & Loyalty Compassion Roles and Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Own and execute full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, posting, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. Write and maintain accurate job descriptions and job postings. Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs. Coordinate, track, and process internal transfers and promotions. Partner with the other HR Generalist to track signing bonus and referral bonus payments. Lead New Hire Orientation and onboarding activities to ensure a welcoming and consistent new hire experience. Ensure new hire documentation is completed timely and accurately. Provide support and guidance to hiring managers throughout the onboarding process. Manage the boot reimbursement program, including policy communication, tracking, and approvals. Maintain accuracy in applicant tracking and HRIS systems. Assist with HR reporting and metrics related to recruitment and retention. Maintain consistency in documentation, offer letters, and employment records. Ensure recruiting and onboarding practices align with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Stay informed on changes to employment laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance in recruitment and onboarding practices. Benefits and Wellness Administration Meets one-on-one with associates to review and recommend internal and external benefit programs best suited for their individual circumstances and optimize their understanding. Process benefit changes in HRIS and vendor systems, then works closely with the other HR Generalist to ensure information related to benefit changes flows over for payroll. Reconcile and pay monthly benefit invoices. Plan and communicate employee wellness initiatives such as biometric health screenings, lunch and learn seminars, fitness programs at the YMCA, etc. Team Support Assist with the execution of the HR compliance calendar, including delivery of NYS Prevention of Harassment training and other required programs. Provide general support for HR department projects and initiatives. Stay late at least once per month to provide visibility and support to night shift employees. Qualifications High School diploma required Associates degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, Accounting or related field preferred. Minimum 1 year of experience in Human Resources preferred Experience with ADP Workforce Management HRIS/Payroll software a plus Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex administrative processes, projects, with many initiatives taking place simultaneously in conjunction with day-to-day activities Strong interpersonal and communication skills High energy level, motivated, goal/results oriented, self-starter, analytical, and creative Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office Suite with an emphasis in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams Salary $62,400 - $70,000 a year Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a HR Generalist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working with a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. May be exposed to cold temperatures for extended periods of time. Benefits of working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick) 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus 15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood) Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products Employee Appreciation Events And much more