Position: Human Resources Generalist

Department: HR

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Human Resources

Salary Type: Exempt

Location: Philadelphia, PA, Hybrid 4 days/ week, Hybrid

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will play a key role in supporting the Corporate HR function located in our Philadelphia Growth Hub office by supporting the execution of critical HR strategies and programs. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, the HR Generalist will partner closely with mid-level managers and leadership teams to manage employee relations, deliver high-impact HR initiatives, and ensure consistent and fair people practices across the organization. This role will support the execution of HR programs, support cyclical processes, support cross-functional projects, and provide HR data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

The HRG will act as a trusted resource for performance management, compliance, and employee engagement while also having responsibility for core HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, helping to translate HR strategy into action in close partnership with the HR Corporate team.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

Manage daily HR activities including onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and employment documentation.
Maintain accurate employee records and coordinate with the HR Data Specialist to ensure HRIS data integrity.
Administer benefits enrollment, updates, and employee communications.
Conduct investigations and fact-finding interviews, writing up findings and recommending actions for minor to moderate issues, while escalating complex or high-risk cases as necessary.
Coach and support mid-level managers on writing performance documentation, developing performance improvement plans (PIPs), and attending performance discussions as an HR presence, ensuring consistency and fairness across teams.
Support the execution of HR strategy and handle policy updates, compliance activities, employee communications, and engagement initiatives.
Evaluate and identify learning and training opportunities for managers and associates; develop and implement training plans to address gaps or foster ongoing development in alignment with business needs.
Support exit interviews and the offboarding process, ensuring smooth transitions and capturing insights for organizational improvement.
Track LOA progress and serve as a point of contact for employees, managers, and thirdparty administrators.

Payroll Coordination

Collect, validate, and process payroll input (new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, leave deductions, etc.).
Liaise with payroll to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.

Employee Experience & Support

Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, pay, benefits, and attendance.
Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
Gather feedback and escalate complex issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.

Policy, Compliance & Recordkeeping

Ensure compliance with labor regulations, timekeeping laws, and company policies.
Maintain and audit HR and payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
Partner with the HR Manager to implement and communicate policy changes.

Talent & Performance Support

Support recruitment logistics, offer preparation, and new hire onboarding.
Coordinate performance review cycles and assist managers in completing related HR tasks.
Track learning and development participation.

HR Collaboration & Improvement

Work closely with the HR Data Specialist to leverage analytics for process improvement.
Maintain HR dashboards and perform routine data audits to ensure accuracy.
Generate reports and support HR leadership with data needed for business reviews or compliance.
Help prepare HR communications, job aids, and resources.
Participate in HR projects such as process automation, HRIS upgrades, and employee communications.
Promote consistency and fairness across HR practices.
Provide daily HR support to corporate client groups, ensuring responsive and high quality service.

Qualifications

3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist, HR Representative, or HR Operations role.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience supporting employee relations investigations and performance management processes.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and strong capability in data management/reporting.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively across all levels.

Personal Attributes

Highly dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
Approachable, service focused, and solutions-oriented.
Able to navigate ambiguity with guidance and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and strong follow through.
Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement and excellence.

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Human Resources Generalist