HR Generalist

This front-facing role supports all levels of team members at the site, while actively participating in broader company initiatives. The successful candidate plays a vital role in driving employee engagement, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR programs. As the only Generalist onsite, this is a hands-on, high-impact position requiring versatility, collaboration, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The Generalist is supported by the Human Resources Manager. Responsibilities may evolve to align with company goals.Employee Type:Full timeLocation:MO St LouisJob Type:Human Resources GeneralJob Posting Title:HR GeneralistJob Description:Schedule: Mon-Fri with overtime possible.Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis, MO 63111Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61k - $104k annually with additional bonus potential.Talent Acquisition & OnboardingLead full-cycle hourly recruitment: job requisitions, postings, interviews, background/reference checks, offer letters, and onboardingCollaborate with the training team to facilitate new hire orientationPayroll & AdministrationAdminister payroll for hourly employees on a weekly basisMaintain accurate records for attendance, headcount, and recruitment metricsCoordinate employee events, communications, and recognition programsPeople Analytics & SystemsLeverage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday, for data entry, reporting, and regular audits to ensure data integrityGenerate reports to identify workforce trends and measure program effectivenessInterpret engagement survey data and support the execution of plant-level action plansEmployee Relations & Policy SupportCoach the leadership team on employee relations, performance, and policy interpretationAddress and escalate team member concerns, ensuring confidentiality and consistencyAssist with investigations and support fair and respectful resolution of workplace issuesUphold compliance with employment laws and company policiesSkills, Competencies & QualificationsCore CompetenciesStrong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) across all organizational levelsHigh degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalismDetail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsProactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellenceTechnical SkillsWorking knowledge of employment lawSystems proficiency: HRIS, payroll, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other People systems (Workday, UKG, SAP, OpenPhone)Demonstrated ability to create reports, business correspondence, and process documentationRequirementsUniversity degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferredMinimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience; food manufacturing environment preferredPHR or SHRM designation preferredAvailability for regular Monday–Friday hours, with flexibility to adjust schedule to support 24/7 operations as needed. EEO Statement:Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.