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Human Resources Generalist - Johnsonville Sausage

    Position Overview:
    Do you have the passion and drive to create a superlative work environment? How about work with a company who cares about you and invest in your growth and development with great pay and benefits as well as a monthly bonus?

    This is a great opportunity to use your expertise in human resources and business to support and drive success for a team of outstanding ‘Members’ (employees) at our family-owned meat manufacturing facility in Holton, Kansas. An easy drive from Topeka and the surrounding areas. Johnsonville is the Number 1 national sausage meat processor and is looking for someone who wants to be a part of our Johnsonville family and take ownership of their career while using their God given talents to bring new and different ideas to the company.

    Responsibilities:
    • Hire and Retain members, who are committed to making the best sausage in the
    world
    • Create, implement, and support initiatives that build Johnsonville’s culture and
    ensure it continues to thrive and serve as a strategic advantage for the
    organization – now and in the future
    • Demonstrate knowledge in all federal, state, and local employment laws and
    procedures
    • Assist Coaches (supervisors) in investigations and facilitate resolution of member
    relations issues ensuring fair and consistent resolutions
    • Develop and improve policies, programs, and procedures to advance the
    effectiveness of human resources and operations
    • Coach and influence others to make timely decisions using sound leadership
    practices, Johnsonville guidelines and legal considerations
    • Work with teams to improve the quality of work life and member engagement
    • Provide timely notices, Summary Plan Descriptions, forms, and mailings to
    members
    • Assist members with the great indirect programs Johnsonville has to offer
    • Responsible for entering new hires into SAP as well as entering master data
    changes
    • Facilitate new hire orientation; and gather information for unemployment claims
    • Other duties as assigned

    Education:
    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Degree in Human Resources of a related field preferred but not required
    • SHRM or PHR certification preferred but not required

    Experience:
    • Three years of human resources experience
    • Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, influencing others, and
    driving result

    Skills and Competencies:
    • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
    • Excellent PC skills with HR Information Systems experience
    • Organized, detailed and able to prioritize workload in a past paced environment
    • Ability to assess personnel policies, programs, and procedures, and inform
    members and coaches on the interpretation and understanding of each
    • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
    • English/Spanish Bi-lingual highly preferred but not required

    About our Company:
    Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 2,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

    How to Apply:
    Careers.Johnsonville.com 

    We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

    Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

     Post live until 6/15/22