Human Resources Specialist

TITLE: Human Resources Specialist

LOCATION: Onsite in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE: $59,000 - $76,000

Griffith Foods is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to help deliver a seamless employee experience while ensuring our people processes run smoothly and efficiently, serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers.

This is your opportunity to join Human Resources in an early-career generalist position that provides exposure to all areas of Human Resources, along with opportunities to learn from experienced leaders while taking on increasing responsibility over time.

As a Human Resources Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and conducting new hire orientation for all employees reporting to the Alsip site, including orientation content/materials, preparation, Workday update and E-Verify completion

• Maintaining and ensuring I-9 compliance for all GFUS- Alsip employees.

• Maintaining employee records in Workday, ensuring new hire information, status changes, and employee updates are accurate and timely.

• Troubleshooting HRIS access issues for employees and managers, including password resets, account lockouts, and system navigation questions.

• Maintaining accurate employee document records, including hard-copy personnel files, and ensuring required documents are uploaded and organized in Workday.

• Participating in the Fun Events Committee by planning, preparing, and supporting activities and events that promote employee engagement for the Alsip site.

• Assisting with benefits enrollment process.

The Human Resources Specialist position is well-suited for you if you:

• Thrive in finding practical solutions by thinking creatively

• Take initiative and look for ways to improve employee experience.

• Enjoy leading New Hire Orientation and demonstrate strong presentation skills in doing so.

• Find fulfillment in building positive relationships with a wide range of people, including management, plant employees, and outside visitors.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Associate degree or 4 years of relevant HR experience as an equivalent

• Minimum 1-year Human Resources experience

• Current location within a commutable distance of Alsip, IL. Relocation support is not available.

• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Alsip, IL 5 days per week

• Willingness to flex with work hours as needed.

• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, industrial / org. behavior, psychology, or a related field

• Experience working in an HCM system such as Workday is a plus.

• 3+ years Human Resources experience

• Human Resources certification such as SHRM

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

This role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: