HR Generalist - 3rd Shift

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you. Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs. Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most. Financial Security - Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs. Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses. Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions. About the Role We are seeking an HR Generalist to join our team at our Swedesboro bakery. As an HR Generalist, you will be accountable for supporting managers and employees through day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and compliance in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment. Shift & Schedule Shift: 3rd Hours: 9:00pm - 5:00am or 11:00pm - 7:00am Weekend Availability: Optional Compensation Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing) Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretation to ensure consistent and compliant practices. Manage HR processes including performance management, PIPs, labor planning, payroll support, benefits inquiries, and employee-status changes. Partner with leadership to assess workforce needs, support staffing decisions, and mitigate employee-related risks. Process payroll activities including timecard audits, final approvals, and coordination with Corporate Payroll to resolve exceptions. Maintain strong working knowledge of benefits programs and support employees with enrollment, eligibility, and inquiries. Ensure compliance with employment laws including COBRA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, Pregnancy Leave Act, and related regulations. Support HR reporting, communication, training sessions, employee inquiries, and special projects assigned by HR leadership. Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred. 3-4 years of progressive HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual English/Spanish (required). Experience supporting a 24/7 or multi-shift environment. Strong knowledge of employee relations, payroll processes, benefits, and employment-law compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive or high-pressure situations professionally. Strong business acumen with proven problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success) Experience with SuccessFactors or similar HRIS platforms. Understanding of full-cycle recruiting and sourcing processes. Prior experience in food manufacturing, production, or high-volume operational environments. Strong presentation, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills. Flexibility to support multiple shifts and adjust hours as business needs require. Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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