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HR Generalist - Food Manufacturing

Palmex Food Group Tennessee
Full-time
On-site
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly
HR Professional
Full-time
Description

At Monarca Food Solutions (Palmex / Evans), we’re proud to be a leading producer of delicious snack foods—including pork skins, tortilla chips, and other savory favorites—served to consumers across the country. Our success is built on the dedication of our people and the pride they take in making great snacks. We’re looking for an energetic and hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing facility, working closely with employees across all shifts to create a safe, engaging, and compliant workplace.


Position Summary

The HR Generalist serves as the primary onsite HR representative for the facility, providing day-to-day support to employees and managers across all shifts. This role will partner with the broader HR team to implement company policies, lead recruitment and onboarding efforts, support employee relations, ensure compliance, and foster a positive work environment. The ideal candidate is approachable, highly organized, and confident in handling HR operations with limited supervision.


Key Responsibilities

  • Recruiting & Onboarding
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
  • Partner with supervisors and shift leaders to forecast hiring needs for all three shifts.
  • Conduct pre-employment checks, new hire orientation, and onboarding programs to ensure a smooth and consistent experience.
  • Maintain accurate and timely recruitment metrics and documentation.

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Serve as the onsite HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and policy guidance.
  • Promote open communication and positive employee relations.
  • Partner with the HR Director on employee relations investigations and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.

HR Administration & Compliance

  • Maintain personnel files, attendance, and HR data in compliance with company and legal standards.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, OSHA, FMLA, and EEO requirements.
  • Assist with benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation coordination.
  • Support safety initiatives and partner with site leadership to promote a safe workplace.

Training & Development

  • Facilitate new-hire training, compliance modules, and refresher programs as needed.
  • Identify training needs and work with HR leadership to deliver appropriate solutions.


Requirements
  • 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  • Proven ability to recruit and onboard in a high-volume, multi-shift operation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with employees at all levels.
  • Strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.



Salary Description
$60,000-$65,000 / annually
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