Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: 

 

The primary responsibility of the Human Resource Generalist is to provide support for employees and leaders in a plant environment and reports to the plant HR Manager.  Responsible for working in partnership to coach, support, influence, and enable customer groups including team members and leaders to effectively deliver their people plans.  In this role as a partner to their customer, they contribute to and support accomplishment of the company objectives in a matrix structure.   This position will participate in projects related to HR.   Responsible for completing all job duties in a manner that supports plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices by performing the following duties personally or through other resources.   

Accountabilities:  

Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff; Completes unemployment & verification inquiries as assigned Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Assists in developing and executing hiring metrics & updating related reports; complete daily/weekly/monthly recruiting metrics and trackers  Conducts orientation and on-boarding activities for new hires   Manage timekeeping activities in Kronos; Process plant payroll and submit information to corporate payroll processing  Assists with administration of various human resources programs and provides additional support as requested/needed Manage employee communication tools – bulletin boards, electronic boards, etc.  Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law Manage employee files and confidential information  Performs other duties as assigned 
 
 
Qualifications

Experience and Education: 

 

Education Level: 

  

B.S. or B.A. degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field;  

 

Experience: 

 

2+ years of increasing generalist responsibility within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success managing projects.   

 

 

Candidate Profile:  

 

The ideal candidate will act each day as a positive example of the company values. He/she will always put safety first, perform job responsibilities to the best of their ability to help everyone win together. He/she will do the right thing and be courageous working to do what is best for customers, company, team and self, knowing that positive actions will help everyone as the company drives for results.  

You will be expected to be dependable, resourceful, flexible to business needs, a team player, a good communicator and a person with high integrity.  

Bob Evans Individual Contributor Success Practices: 

Persevering Developing Resourcefulness Taking Initiative and Measured Risks Delivering Consistent High-quality Results Working Hard and Adding Value Setting Work Priorities Informing Peers and Bosses Collaborating Being Coachable Building and Having a Growth Mindset Building Uncertainty and Ambiguity Management Skills Leveraging high Aspirations and Personal Growth 

Skills: 

Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners. Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external.  Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction.  Must be a self-motivated self-starter. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

The primary work environment for this position is typical of an office work environment; it will require the periodic presence in a manufacturing environment in which appropriate personal protective equipment is prescribed and must be used. While performing the duties of this job, you may be exposed to cold, wet or humid conditions. You may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and the noise level can be loud while on the production floor. 

 

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all the responsibilities or duties required.