Human Relations Generalist

Human Relations Generalist

Join Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Human Relations Generalist

We want you to help our 20,000 associates maintain a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on people, diversity and inclusion. This role supports bakery, local leadership and hourly associates on three shifts.

Salary Range: $91,800 - $119,300
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, 401(k) with company match

Support HR functions across multiple plants, link business objectives to organizational effectiveness, create labor relations, serve as a change agent, business partner and HR professional.

• Travel required. Provide HR functions for multiple plants or locations.
• Business partner to plant managers, ownership of HR initiatives at the plants.
• Administration: manage headcount, turnover, exit interviews, HR invoices and job descriptions.
• Associate learning & development: conduct orientation, training programs (DSDE, 2020 GB Leader, Diversity & Inclusion, Labor Relations, Safety). Provide training needs assessments.
• Associate programs: administer annual benefits open enrollment, safety perception survey, pulse survey, and answer HR inquiries.
• Associate relations: develop & implement positive programs, administer rewards & recognition.
• Centralized recruiting: support recruiting for salaried and hourly positions, deliver onboarding program.
• Talent acquisition: create & manage hourly staffing plan, manage recruitment cycle, interview salaried candidates when needed, compliance management.
• Talent management: drive processes for associate profiles, goal setting, development plans, reviews, succession planning.
• HR/organization consulting: engage in E4 behaviors, change management facilitation, organizational consulting, HR file maintenance (I-9, compliance).
• Performance management: partner with people managers, set staffing, performance, safety, attendance actions; lead merit reviews.
• Policy management: administer company policies, CBAs, personnel and employment law compliance, investigations, grievances, hearings.
• Standard leader work: support manufacturing transformation.
• Systems: manage monthly HRIS audits, requisitions, report HR metrics, recommend improvements.
• Assist with all HR activities and other duties as needed.
• Work as an individual contributor, partner with leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years progressive HR generalist experience in manufacturing.
• Labor relations experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to be coachable and trainable for cross‑training and development for future progression.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated multi‑tasking and project management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with all organizational levels.
• Resourceful, business‑acumen, creative thinking, decision maker.

The physical and mental demands described in the job posting are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.