Appleton Finn
Family owned and operated since 1977, our Company offers more than 4,000 products to a variety of customers in both the foodservice and retail channels. We are committed to providing the highest quality food products with an unrelenting commitment to fresh, nutritious ingredients and promotion of eco-friendly business practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure benefits, payroll, and other aspects of the organization’s human resources infrastructure operate with both exceptional accuracy and a strong customer service orientation
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Lead full cycle recruitment for hourly, salaried, non-exempt, and exempt positions
Partner with local agencies and schools for workforce pipelines
Manage and conduct employee onboarding and orientation programs
Employee Relations
Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, complaints, and conflict resolution
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Conduct investigations and ensure proper documentation
Manage employee relations including but not limited to conflict resolution, performance reviews, disciplinary action, etc.
Coordinate Termination of Employment Procedures and conduct exit interviews
Compliance & Labor Law
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC)
Maintain all HR documentation and employee files accurately and confidentially
Support internal and external audits
Ensure other Legal responsibilities and Legal Postings Requirements in the workplace
Training & Development
Identify training needs and coordinate development programs
Support cross-training and skill-building for production staff
Manage, coordinate, and implement the mandatory supervisor training as well as employee training in various subjects such as: Wage & Hour, Sexual Harassment Training, etc.
Performance & Compensation
Coordinate performance review cycles
Support merit review, promotions, and disciplinary actions
Assist with compensation, benchmarking, and payroll coordination
Participate in the employee performance review and facilitate employee disciplinary procedures
Identify, report, and resolve workplace barriers to performance
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
Collaborate with EHS teams to promote a safe work environment
Collaborate with the Safety Department to ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements.
Administer and track leaves, workers’ comp, and return-to-work processes
Manage company’s Worker’s Compensation by communicating with third-party carriers, employee, and managers/supervisors
Manage, coordinate, track and monitor all Leave of Absences (FMLA) to ensure legal compliance as well as assisting employees with returning to work process
HR Metrics & Reporting
Provide regular reports to management for decision-making
Benefits Management
Serve as a liaison between employees and brokers for plan vendors and third-party administrators
Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records
Manage daily benefits processing - handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing
Manage full-cycle benefits administration: Medical, Dental, Vision and AFLAC Benefits options. Oversees administration of all employee benefits from start to finish, including enrollment processing, eligibility changes and coverage terminations in the HRIS system and communication with carriers.
Work closely with insurance carriers and insurance broker to facilitate annual open enrollment, cancellation, and COBRA process. Prepare memos to ensure facility wide communication. Attend meetings and prepare meeting summary.
Payroll
Manage full-cycle multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees
Complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes and managerial review
Reconcile payroll prior transmission and validate confirmed reports
Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and timely
Ensure payroll is following all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
Maintains employee confidence & protects operations by keeping HR information confidential
Research & resolve problems, perform scheduled activities, and liaison with service providers
Maintain quality service by following organization standards
Manage the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR and Payroll Department • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related fields
A minimum of five or more years of Human Resources Management experience required
A minimum of five or more years of payroll processing experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with HRIS and benefits databases
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
ADP WFN and Assure Time Keeping System knowledge/experience preferred
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks accurately
Ability to access, locate, and organize files and documents
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work well with all levels of management
Ability to demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment
Proficiency in MS Windows with MS Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits Overview:
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k
Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
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