Human Resources Generalist

For more than 35 years, Turtle Island Foods (d.b.a. The Tofurky Company) has been producing the friendliest food on the plate for plant-eaters, meat-eaters, and people who resist labels. Our mission is to make great food everyone can enjoy, and we do it with respect for people, animals, and the planet. We carry out our mission by getting every bacon-chomping, barbecue-loving eater out there to see the wisdom of a plant-based diet by talking about what everyone wants to talk about: the food that makes them happy! Today, The Tofurky Company, a subsidiary of Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., offers yumminess in over 35 products at over 25,000 grocery stores with our plant-based protein, Tofurky, and our dairy-free Moocho cheese.

At Tofurky, we may not all have the same beliefs about diet, sustainability, or what goes best with french fries. We’re not a monoculture (and we like it that way). But we can all get behind our mission of respect – whether it’s respect for our shared planet, for all species, for human health, or for our community and workforce. We are sure of one thing: people, animals, and the environment matter more than profit margins.

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team and support various human resources programs. Your role as an HR Generalist will be far from one-dimensional. You’ll also act as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics.

What You'll Do:

• Act as backup for leave and payroll administrator
• Help organize training & development initiatives
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and worker’s compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
• Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like employee turnover rates and employee engagement surveys
• Undertake tasks related performance improvement and corrective action
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations
• Provide hands-on support to the People Ops Partner
• Assist with recruitment activities including scheduling, screening, onboarding, and new hire orientation.

More About This Position:

• This role is 100% in-office at our offices in Hood River, OR.
• This is a largely sedentary role remaining seated for periods of time. However, this role is required to participate in activities in production areas such as observations, inspections, weekly check ins and safety committee activities. The ability to lift up to 15 pounds is occasionally required.
• This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are business hours Monday through Friday. Flexibility in work schedule is required to accommodate business needs.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related Business major with 2-3 years of experience in an HR function OR High School Diploma/G.E.D. with at least 5 years of HR experience
• Spanish and English bilingual
• HR Information System experience (Paycom experience is a plus)
• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (advanced proficiency is preferred).
• Previous experience handling confidential employee information
• Preferred experience: processing payroll, leave management and benefits administration.
• Preferred experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Available full-time, no rigid nine-to-five mentality, and can flexibly switch between tasks, taking ownership of your work
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities - When someone comes to you with a problem, your answer should never be “I don’t know” but rather “I’ll find out.”

In addition to your salary, we’ll provide:

• Employee-only medical and vision coverage that is 100% employer-paid; employee-only dental coverage that is 80% employer-paid
• Auto-enrollment and eligibility for Tofurky’s 401K contribution match.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Personal Time Off and Holiday time.

The Tofurky Company does not currently support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.

The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Tofurky is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Tofurky will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Tofurky complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@tofurky.com.

Please click the appropriate button on this page to begin the application process. Be sure to complete the application in entirety and include your resume. For assistance or to follow up on your previously submitted application, contact us at careers@tofurky.com.