HR Generalist I

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking an HR Generalist on our Plant production team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant becomes operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2.

•Play a key role in driving the company's strong culture, succession management, organizational design, leadership development and assessment, and recruitment.
•Recommend and implement practices necessary to establish positive relationships and promote a higher level of morale.
•Improve on existing practices and procedures in order to continue hiring
a remarkable workforce for both exempt and non-exempt level positions.
•Support the day-to-day operations of the HR Department and provide advice, assistance, counseling, and follow-up on Company policies and procedures.
•Lead employee engagement teams and activities.
•Support employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
•Assist with coordinating compliance and regulatory training for all employees.
•Coordinate and conduct benefit orientation and other benefits training, including the annual benefits open enrollment process for non-bargaining unit employees.
•Coordinate recruiting efforts with business partners to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained within the plant, including development of employment advertisements and/or working with third-party staffing agencies as needed.
•Coordinate and facilitate the orientation and on-boarding process for new employees.
 

YOU HAVE AT LEAST (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):
•A Bachelor's in Human Resources or Organizational Development or two (2) years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Associate.

WE HOPE YOU ALSO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):
•Extensive experience in OD and planning, safety, and training.
•A Master’s in HR Management, or OD including a PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP (and SCP) certification.
•Experience in a 24/7 dairy manufacturing environment.

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.
Why work at Leprino Foods? Learn more at www.leprinofoods.com.
Leprino Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity/AA/M/F/V/D employer who supports a drug-free workplace.

OFFERING YOU IN RETURN:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

OUR STORY:
Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?