People and Culture (HR) Generalist
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What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year?Ask Cascade Coffee!We are excited to announce that we are hiring a detail-oriented People and Culture (P&C or HR) Generalist with possible Food & Beverage Manufacturing experience!For more than 45 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world's finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer's brands.Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, over 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.Why Cascade?We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!SALARY RANGE (EXEMPT): $ 78,000 to $82,000, dependent upon experienceREPORTS TO: People and Culture Manager* Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans.* 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period.* Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees.* Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs.* Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family's overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self.* Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.* Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend.* Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month* Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.POSITION SUMMARY:The People & Culture Generalist is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day functions of People and Culture (P&C) operations. This position reports to and partners with the People and Culture Manager to gain a complete understanding of the strategies and initiatives of the department. This role will be responsible for executing a variety of P&C (HR) activities with a focus primarily on pre-boarding, recruiting, onboarding, supporting employee relations, learning and development, employee life cycle changes, and HRIS support. The People & Culture Generalist will also assist in executing the administration of programs, procedures, and policies of the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Recruiting:* Creates position announcements and posts open requisitions.* Assist with development of standardized questions, screening candidates and performing some screening interviews.* Process candidate screening in Applicant Tracking System and forwarding candidates to appropriate supervisors as well as ensuring that all candidates receive updates.* Coordinate as well as schedule in person interviews with team (e.g. calendar invitations, email with GMPs as well as directions, etc.) and attend interviews as needed.* Manages communications with staffing agencies and temporary staffing processes (hires/termination).* Attends Career Fairs and remains flexible to support other, progressive recruitment efforts.* Assist with DEI efforts and assist with a diverse as well as successful workforce.Preboarding:* Work with supervisors on next steps and completing appropriate forms as well as system documentation.* Assist with candidate dispositions and offer process, ensure offer letter is accurately completed as well as sent to candidate.* Perform Background Screening and ensure that there are no disqualifications with the background report.* After filing signed offer letter, send welcome email, ensure new hire forms are provided to employee prior to starting and scheduling New Hire Orientation.Onboarding:* Support employee onboarding processes, ensuring employees are set up to succeed from the moment of hire, which includes Paycor training to all new hires (mobile app usage, benefit portal, time-off module, etc.).* Assist with completion of new hire forms, benefits and other company questions, etc.* Facilitate New Hire Orientation and maintain an updated presentation as well as welcome packets.* Support employee lifecycle events, including employee records maintenance, service awards and terminations (service award program maintenance & exit process ownership).* Provide back-up support for the Coffee IQ Sessions and work with the team to ensure that employees receive their Welcome Boxes within the appropriate time frame.HRIS Management:* Perform life cycle changes for employees in HRIS such as promotions, wage or COLA increases, department transfers, terminations, etc.* Audit onboarding profiles, which includes I-9, W-4, etc. and ensure proper set-up for payroll.* Assist with working with vendor on maintenance and proper function of the system.* Aid with reporting tools and pulling as well as scheduling reports in the HRIS.* Provide data as well as reports from HRIS and pertinent information such as turnover analysis, diversity, etc.Training and Development:* Provide back-up for the assignment of Alchemy Training Modules and check system to ensure employees have completed their required training.* Ensure compliance and that all employees have accomplished all required safety as well as job specific training.* Support training to managers and employees for HR systems, leadership development and compliance related topics, etc.* Support and manage the Leadership Training Program.Employee Relations:* Assist in designing, implementing, and administering people and culture policies; support employees and managers with related questions, interpreting and explaining policies.* Provide support in employee investigations and ensuring compliance as well as a safe environment for all.* Assist with Coaching, Disciplinary Actions and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for employees; recognizing patterns in coaching and determining need for Disciplinary Action to ensure that employee improves performance.* Partner with management to communicate new or reinforce policies, procedures, and programs. Advises managers and supervisors regarding appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.* Assists the managers and supervisors with the administration of annual performance reviews and compensation processes.* Provide leave administration assistance for employees and ensure state and federal compliance.* Reports and manages Workers Compensation claims with carrier and provides managers with claim information regarding restrictions and return to work, which include modified job descriptions, light duty offer letters, etc.* Work closely with Archbright for reports of injury and with Operations to promote as well as ensure a safe work environment through participation and guidance of Safety Committee.* Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws.Performance Management and Retention:* Collaborate with manager and team on the Performance Review Process as well as help to provide compensation analysis for annual increases.* Assist with the Compensation Packages at Cascade to ensure competitive packages are offered to employees and help with retention.* Support the set-up of employees and ensuring accurate information.* Provide training to managers and employees on accessing Paycor, utilizing the application and login information.* Provide assistance with reporting tools and pulling as well as scheduling reports in the HRIS.* Assist with retention efforts and management of incentive programs.People and Culture Misc.:* Provide employee support and answer questions on various company aspects such as benefits, HRIS access, updating W-4, W-2, jury duty letters, etc.* Assists in administration and brainstorming for various People & Culture initiatives and events.* Continually seeks to improve processes and to refine methods of job performance.* Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers.* Participate on the company sponsored events committee, boosting employee morale through fun and engaging activities.Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* 3-5 years' experience in HR field with focus on employee relations, health and welfare programs, recruiting, and compliance with federal and state programs (e.g., FMLA, state leave, workers compensation).* Human Resources or related degree preferred or equivalent experience.* HR Certification (PHR or SHRM) preferred.* Work well under pressure; meet critical monthly, quarterly and year end deadlines.* High degree of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required to efficiently accomplish work assignments.* Proficient in Microsoft products (e.g., Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS (e.g. Paycor).PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:* Exceptional analytical and organizational skills needed to plan and implement assignments and to work through consistent interruptions.* Possess a strategic mindset but hands on attitude with the ability to address complex problems and propose viable solutions.* Excellent oral and written communications skills required.WORK ENVIROMENT AND EQUIPMENT:* This job is located within the corporate office, in an indoor environment.* This position may occasionally support work in the warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust strong odors.* Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.WORK HABITS:* Requires high degree of discretion regarding access to confidential data and will not disclose or divulge, either directly or indirectly, the confidential information to others unless authorized to do so.* Regular attendance and promptness are a requirement for this position.* This job requires a high degree of teamwork and leadership skills.Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire, and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.