Kayem Foods
SUMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist performs at a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives. This member carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Employment and Onboarding, Team member Relations and performance, Leave Management, HRIS (UKG) Maintenance and Administration, Project management, Special events, Recruiting support and Offboarding. Works under the direction of the department Manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Confidentiality is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with hiring managers to develop detailed onboarding and performance development or improvement plans for individuals
Counsels managers and supervisors on team member employment and performance matters, and policy interpretations
Assists Managers and team members to resolve employee relations matters. Conducts thorough and objective inquiries
Lead, manage, and participate in Human Resources Functional areas including Employment administration, Onboarding, Offboarding administration, Compensation/Benefits/Leaves, Workers’ compensation, Employee relations and engagement, Performance management, and Training
Conducts compensation research and participates in compensation planning and changes
Prepares and executes onboarding and offboarding presentations, training, and plans. Conducts exit interviews
Responds to inquiries for information from Vendor partners for Benefits tracking, unemployment claims, employment verifications, surveys, etc
Creates and maintains reporting and tracks and analyzes metrics. Makes recommendations for improvements
Prepares team member records and documents including separation notices and related documentation
Provides recruiting support to Talent team
Drafts, translates (English/Spanish) and distributes companywide communications, training and presentations
Administers transactions for HRIS administration and manual team member files. Works closely with payroll on pay and benefits transactions
Assists in legal and labor relations matters and special projects
Develops, Conducts and participates in delivering training
Manages team member events
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Thoroughness and accuracy
Strong project management skills (Detail oriented and strong communication skills)
Fact based analysis and problem solving/solution identification
Ability to learn new information quickly (i.e. technology, processes, compliance related matters, significant initiatives)
Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality
Must have the ability to work on 2nd and 3rd shift occasionally for company events or to meet with team members
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and drive projects independently
Ability to travel to Massachusetts Kayem locations as needed
Ability to coordinate events and activities on 2nd and 3rd shift occasionally as needed
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PPT.
Company Overview
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:
Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
Reimbursement)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!
(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works with hiring managers to develop detailed onboarding and performance development or improvement plans for individuals
Counsels managers and supervisors on team member employment and performance matters, and policy interpretations
Assists Managers and team members to resolve employee relations matters. Conducts thorough and objective inquiries
Lead, manage, and participate in Human Resources Functional areas including Employment administration, Onboarding, Offboarding administration, Compensation/Benefits/Leaves, Workers’ compensation, Employee relations and engagement, Performance management, and Training
Conducts compensation research and participates in compensation planning and changes
Prepares and executes onboarding and offboarding presentations, training, and plans. Conducts exit interviews
Responds to inquiries for information from Vendor partners for Benefits tracking, unemployment claims, employment verifications, surveys, etc
Creates and maintains reporting and tracks and analyzes metrics. Makes recommendations for improvements
Prepares team member records and documents including separation notices and related documentation
Provides recruiting support to Talent team
Drafts, translates (English/Spanish) and distributes companywide communications, training and presentations
Administers transactions for HRIS administration and manual team member files. Works closely with payroll on pay and benefits transactions
Assists in legal and labor relations matters and special projects
Develops, Conducts and participates in delivering training
Manages team member events
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Thoroughness and accuracy
Strong project management skills (Detail oriented and strong communication skills)
Fact based analysis and problem solving/solution identification
Ability to learn new information quickly (i.e. technology, processes, compliance related matters, significant initiatives)
Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality
Must have the ability to work on 2nd and 3rd shift occasionally for company events or to meet with team members
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and drive projects independently
Ability to travel to Massachusetts Kayem locations as needed
Ability to coordinate events and activities on 2nd and 3rd shift occasionally as needed
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is required
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PPT.
Company Overview
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:
Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)
Reimbursement)
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!
(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)