Idahoan Foods is hiring: HR Generalist in Lewisville

Overview

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Idahoan Foods is a top 20 household penetration CPG brand that values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing, innovation, community engagement, and doing the right thing. We are committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.

Job Purpose

The HR Generalist serves as a business partner to site leadership and a key driver of employee experience and workforce engagement. This role focuses on employee relations, supervision coaching, policy and compliance leadership, and data-driven HR solutions that support business priorities. The HR Generalist collaborates with the HR Team to ensure seamless execution of HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Leadership: Serve as the primary contact for employee relations issues; conduct investigations, manage documentation, and partner with site leadership to resolve workplace concerns fairly and consistently.
• Supervisor Coaching & Support: Provide day-to-day coaching to front-line leaders in areas such as feedback, recognition, progressive discipline, and policy application.
• Promote consistent leadership practices aligned with company culture.
• Workforce Analytics & Reporting: Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, exit interviews, stay interviews) and translate insights into practical recommendations to improve team member experience and retention.
• HR Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure consistent interpretation and application of company policies and employment laws. Act as a resource for FMLA, ADA, attendance, and conduct-related matters.
• Recruitment & Retention Strategy: Collaborate with the HR Manager on salaried and high-impact hourly recruiting strategies. Support talent pipeline development through community partnerships, referral programs, and internal development tracking.
• Onboarding & Culture Building: Oversee the cultural integration of new hires beyond Day 1; conduct check-ins, support engagement activities, and reinforce company values during the onboarding lifecycle.
• HR Program Ownership: Lead or co-lead HR initiatives such as open enrollment, recognition programs, employee engagement surveys, and performance calibration.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with corporate HR (training, benefits, talent development) and local Safety, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure HR processes support business outcomes.
• HR Team Partnership: Collaborate with the HR Team to ensure smooth execution of administrative HR tasks including onboarding logistics, hourly recruiting coordination, and timekeeping support.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support the HR Manager with ongoing projects, HR system enhancements, and site-wide communication efforts.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced environment preferred.
• Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Reasoning & Problem Solving: Ability to assess complex situations, apply sound judgment, and take proactive steps to resolve issues.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong working relationships with employees at all levels. Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and approachability in high-pressure situations.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with UKG (or similar HRIS/payroll systems) preferred.

Alignment With Core Values

Respect & Value Our People; Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs; Delight Our Customers; Food Quality & Safety.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
• 401K match
• Company paid disability and life insurance policies
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Relocation Assistance for out-of-state applicants

Flexible Work

The majority of roles are primarily located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with possibilities for some remote work. Meaningful conversations with your manager will identify what works best for the business, team, role, and personal needs; attendance policies apply in manufacturing and may apply elsewhere.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.