Sr HR Generalist

Role – Senior Human Resources Generalist
Location – Weston, Oregon (On-Site)

About Our Client: Lakeside Foods acquired Smith Foods in Weston, Oregon approximately 1 year ago and otherwise has over 137 years in the food/agriculture industry. They are committed to providing wholesome foods that enrich people’s lives with a culture focused on growth, innovation, collaboration, transparenc, and inclusion. This is a union environment at the Weston, Oregon plant.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00
• Bonus Package: 10% (potential for more)
• Medical Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LT/ST Disability, Life Ins., EAP, Wellness Programs
• 401k Benefits: Need to get Benefits and PTO info.
• Time Off: PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Pay
• Adoption Assistance and other great benefits

What You’ll Do: As a Senior Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be a trusted partner to plant leaders and employees helping drive talent strategy, employee and labor relations, compliance and engagement across the facility.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire orientation to support facility staffing needs
• Partner with managers and Corporate HR to coach on interviewing and ensure consistent hiring practices
• Manage employee relations and investigations, including corrective actions and documentation to ensure compliance with employment laws
• Oversee benefits and leave programs, maintain accurate HRIS/personnel records, and support wellness initiatives
• Lead labor relations activities, including grievances, interpreting the labor agreement, preparing job postings, and participating on the bargaining committee
• Coordinate seasonal workforce processes, including migrant labor planning, compliance requirements, and agency relationships

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of HR experience (required), preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance management (required)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, etc.)
• SHRM-CP, PHR certification, or previous supervisory experience (preferred)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

How to Apply: If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Tiffany Nazer, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit. But, if you’d rather, please drop an email to tiffanyn@kinsa.com

Recruiter Information:
Tiffany Nazer
tiffanyn@kinsa.com