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Human Resources Generalist - Corporate
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationVillage of Germantown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 3, 2026

About The Company
Gehl Foods is a leader in ready-to-serve “aseptic” foods & beverages that lock in dairy freshness without refrigeration.
Under its Gehl’s® brand and many private labels, the company serves over 200,000 retailers, foodservice operators and distributors throughout the US. Gehl Foods also serves as a strategic partner and major contract manufacturer for several global brands.
About the Role
Description
Now Hiring: Human Resources Generalist - Corporate
Reports To: VP of Human Resources
Location: Hybrid/WI
Why join our team?
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Human Resources Generalist
We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our corporate HR team and support both corporate and manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with plant HR teams while also serving as backup support for benefits and payroll functions. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving HR processes and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide employee relations support, investigations, and guidance to leaders on performance management, corrective action, promotions, transfers, and policy compliance.
- Partner with plant HR teams on recruiting, onboarding, training, and engagement initiatives.
- Support benefits administration including employee inquiries, leave coordination, open enrollment, and wellness initiatives.
- Cross-train to provide backup payroll support including biweekly payroll processing, compliance, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
- Lead HR process improvement initiatives, standardize procedures, maintain HRIS data integrity, and develop HR reporting dashboards.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, safety standards, GMPs, and GFSI requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist role.
- Working knowledge of benefits, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS systems.
- Strong understanding of federal and Wisconsin employment law; multi-state experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, or other 24/7 operational environments preferred.
Key Skills
Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementBenefits AdministrationPayroll ProcessingHRISRecruitingOnboardingComplianceMicrosoft ExcelProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication
Categories
Human ResourcesManufacturingFood & BeverageManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) MatchPaid Time OffHolidaysTuition ReimbursementHSAReferral Bonus ProgramShopping and Travel Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide employee relations support and guidance to leaders while partnering with plant HR teams on recruiting and engagement. Support benefits administration and provide backup for payroll processing and HRIS data integrity.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
309
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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