Human Resources Generalist

What are you going to do?

In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for employee relations and HR support, acting as a primary point of contact for employees seeking guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns. You’ll play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive work environment by addressing employee relations matters such as investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management. Partnering closely with leaders, you will provide thoughtful guidance on coaching, disciplinary actions, and strategies that strengthen engagement and team effectiveness.

You will also support HR administration and compliance by maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment laws. With a strong focus on fairness and consistency, you’ll help administer company policies and contribute to workplace safety and compliance initiatives that promote a respectful and secure environment for all employees. Additionally, you will oversee employee benefits programs, assist with enrollments and changes, and serve as a responsive resource for questions related to benefits and leave programs, while collaborating with payroll to ensure accurate data and timekeeping.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through coordinating training and development initiatives, tracking certifications, and supporting leadership development efforts. You will maintain HRIS data integrity, generate key reports, and identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve systems. By leveraging modern HR technologies and AI-enabled tools, you’ll help uncover workforce insights, support data-driven decisions, and continuously improve efficiency and the overall employee experience

We ask

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• 2–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)

•  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field(preferred)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

We offer

• Flextime policy

• Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it’s accrued

• Paid Holidays effective date of hire

• Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire

• Dental care

• Vision care

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance

• Additional voluntary life insurance option

• 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability

• 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)

• 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees worldwide, Voortman offers the opportunity to collaborate across international teams, gain exposure to global expertise, and build a career within a well-established and innovative leader in the steel processing industry.

Having recently moved into our new, state-of-the-art production facility and offices, Voortman is entering an exciting new phase of growth in the United States. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across North America, enhancing our capabilities, and delivering even greater value to our customers. As we scale our operations, we are rapidly growing our team and actively seeking talented, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. This is a unique opportunity to join Voortman at a pivotal moment and play a key role in shaping the future of our U.S. operations.

Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.