Carolina Foods is the maker of Duchess Brand snacks and creator of one of America's first Honey Buns. Our business has been in operation for more than 80 years, and our products are synonymous with quality, innovation, and a longer shelf-life. We are a manufacturer of sweet baked goods and our products include a variety of delicious, individually wrapped items, including: honey buns, baked pies, fried pies, and gem donuts to serve all customers' needs. We are poised for major growth and expansion and are looking for driven individuals to join us on our journey. Google 'Falfurrias Carolina Foods' for more information

The responsibilities of this position include:

Employee Relations

• Act as the primary HR resource for Production and Maintenance functions
• Serve as a liaison between employees and HR in addressing employee questions and concerns.

Total Rewards

• Assist employees with questions related to compensation, paid time off, benefits, etc.
• Coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment cycle.
• Identify and implement employee wellness initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition and Management
• Recruit, onboard, and orient lower to middle level talent as required to support business needs
• Benefit Administration
• Complete I-9 and E-Verify process as well as maintain proper storage of files.
• Assist with the implementation of employee engagement activities. Initiate and sustain Employee of the Month Program, Birthday Celebration and Hall of Fame initiatives
• Promoting attendance incentive program and follow
• Enforce GMPS and all Company policy and procedures
• Assist with the flow of 90-day review process
• Data maintenance and Reporting
• Responsible for Unemployment Hearings and appeals
• Responsible to maintain DOT records and compliance (includes MVR’s and random drug screens as well as securing employer prior check forms)
• Create and maintain employee files.
• Execute the launch of an HRIS System to include onboarding (paperless)
• Conduct ongoing audits of files and system data to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of HR generalist experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including experience coordinating employee safety programs, FLSA leaves, and worker’s compensation claims.
• 4-year degree in Human Resources or equivalent gained through work experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of HR laws, principles, and practices
• Exceptional detail-orientation and communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform independently at a high level.
• Proven ability to problem solves, work through issues with limited information, find efficiencies
• Computer skills - strong experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. JD Edwards/Oracle,
• Formal presentation skills are a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office and plant environment

Carolina Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.