What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Forever Cheese?
We are hiring!
For over 25 years, Forever Cheese has been a leading importer of cheese and specialty food, sourcing exceptional products from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. The company also welcomed W.A. Imports – an importer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium Asian specialty foods to the Forever Cheese family in 2023.
Passion gives us purpose. We are energized by our work in the world of food—the discovery of products, the combinations of flavors, the sharing of recipes, the stories of our suppliers, the growth of our employees and the success of our customers.
Nobody gets us like our community. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure and bring diverse people together.
Education is what we do. We are proud to be food nerds. From product origins and creator stories to product care and knowledge, to storage, serving, and tasting—we bring our products to a wider audience, inspiring an interest and appreciation for the diversity of flavors and cultures that our products represent.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join us. Please consider us if you'd like to:
- Work in a dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact
- Develop lasting relationships with great people
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career
We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential that you could bring to Forever Cheese. Get in touch and join us on our journey!
About the Role
The Human Resources Generalist will play an essential role in supporting our organization's multi-site human resource functions. This individual will perform exceptionally well as both an integral member of a team and as an individual contributor. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented, driven individual with a keen eye for detail and a demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and execute under pressure.
This position is full-time exempt at our Secaucus, NJ warehouse with expected travel to/from the NYC office as needed. The HR team currently supports our office in NYC, warehouse in NJ and manufacturing plant in IL along with remote employees in various states.
Responsibilities
Benefit Administration & Payroll Support:
- Support and manage employee benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.
- Collaborate with the finance team to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
- Conduct monthly reviews of payroll deductions and adjustments to ensure accuracy.
- Support our open enrollment processes, communicate benefit plan options, and address employee benefit inquiries.
- Oversee the administration and utilization of our human capital management platform, BambooHR
- Act as an advocate for team members to support resolution on any issues and support future benefit enhancements.
Learning & Development:
- Support the performance review process, including training on goal setting, performance feedback, and development planning.
- Support the development of training programs to enhance team members’ knowledge and skills in alignment with business objectives.
Recruitment:
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Assist in the development of job descriptions and position requisition approvals.
- Source candidates, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and facilitate the selection process.
- Design and implement an effective onboarding program to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly into the organization.
HR Administration:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and files.
- Assist with regulatory and company policy compliance related to labor laws, benefits, our team member handbook, and customer requirements.
What you will bring to this role:
- BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field or minimum of 5 years HR experience, required
- 0-3 years of experience in HR with exposure to all major functional areas of HR, required
- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices, required
- PHR/SPHR SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
- Competent with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
- Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
The HR Generalist position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team environment while playing a key role in supporting the growth and success of our growing business. If you are passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Our Benefits
- Robust healthcare offerings: medical, dental, vision, telehealth, FSA and HSA plans
- Company Paid life and disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match
- Generous paid time off policies, including vacation, holiday and sick days
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. Forever Cheese, LLC reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary
