Human Relations Associate

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold\u00ae, Brownberry\u00ae or Oroweat\u00ae bread? A Thomas\u2019\u00ae English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee\u00ae, Entenmann\u2019s\u00ae or Marinela\u00ae cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-NP1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $58,700 - $76,300 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k \u0026amp; Company Match Position Summary: The Human Resources Associate provides administrative support to one or more functional areas of Human Resources such as recruitment and staffing, personnel records, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and/or equal opportunity/affirmative action.\u00a0The Human Resources Associate provides\u00a0support and services that facilitate greater plant and/or organizational effectiveness.\u00a0 Key Job Responsibilities: Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure compliance to Federal, State, and Company policies to include personnel and labor relations.\u00a0Provide GMP, HACCP and Food Safety training for Plant personnel.\u00a0Ensure that all employees follow good manufacturing practices. Assists in maintaining personnel records. Assists in supporting issues for employees, or labor relations, compensation, benefits applications, employment opportunities and affirmative action. Process a variety of confidential forms, may process enrollment, and pay changes, informational and other pre-employment screening information. May support employee communications by responding to routine questions on human relations\u2019 policies and procedures, identifying potential issues and grievances, etc. Perform data entry into various hiring, Human Capital Management, and payroll software systems for all new hires and other changes as needed. Coordinate all activities relative to the processing of requests for employment verifications, worker\u2019s comp documents, etc. Assist in preparation of special projects such as Power Point presentations, skills development training, etc. Relief for receptionist and mail distribution responsibilities in the absence of designated staff member. Other administrative support duties as assigned. Education and Work History: High School diploma/GED or equivalent is required. Some college education is preferred. 1-3 years of experience preferred A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. Maintenance of the confidentiality of any personal or company information encountered. Excellent organizational and communication (written \u0026amp; oral) skills. Must have some knowledge of federal and state labor laws - experience with labor relations environments and collective bargaining agreements a plus. Computer literate. ORACLE experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u00a0Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.\u00a0 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\u00a0