Human Resources Generalist - American Foods Group, LLC

Position: Human Resources Generalist

Working Location: Peoria, IL

Calihan Pork Processors, an American Foods Group Company, has an opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist at our Peoria, IL facility.

As our Human Resources Generalist, you will: 

• Report directly to the operational leader of the plant with a functional reporting relationship to the American Foods Group (AFG) corporate Human Resources department. 
• Deliver the full range of HR services to plant management and employees, including recruitment, hiring, development, employee engagement and relations, and total rewards, as well as compliance with established human resource policies and systems, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Strategically deliver all necessary HR services, programs and initiatives aligned with the plant’s business strategy and AFG’s Human Resources strategy. Act as a business partner, strategic solution provider, adviser, and counselor for the plant leadership team.
• Effectively manage, communicate, and build relationships with a culturally diverse workforce from plant hourly associates through the plant supervisory and management team. This relationship needs to be built on significant manufacturing floor presence by the Human Resources team. As part of this relationship, partner with supervisors/managers in handling conflict resolution, corrective, and disciplinary actions as well as assist in conducting workplace investigations. Follow “open door” policy.  Facilitate communications between English, Spanish and French speaking employees, both verbal and written.
• Partner with all levels of plant leadership to focus on employee engagement and retention efforts.  Be an internal champion for maintaining a plant team effort to positively affect employee turnover. Drive the talent acquisition and training/development process.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement. Coach HR staff to look for improvements in processes for both efficiency and results. Continuously review and evaluate all HR services looking for improvements in consistency, compliance, efficiency, and employee retention.
• Maintain legal and company compliance in all HR departmental activities including plant recruitment and hiring steps, I-9 verification, safety, and health services reporting (where applicable), training programs, and various reporting requirements.
• Be involved in employee recruitment and retention, and discipline and terminations.
• This position may require occasional travel to other corporate locations or recruiting events.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 1-3 years’ experience in employee relations, customer service, or in production environment preferably in manufacturing/processing/packaging.
• High School Diploma
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, and write).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish or French (speak, read, and write).
• Prior experience working in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Calihan Pork Processors, LLC an American Foods Group company is a privately held pork harvest facility located in Peoria, IL.  This facility employs over 100 employees and harvests on average 250,000 pounds of pork per day. 

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family. 
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, and more!