About the Role

At Van Holten’s Pickles, we take our people as seriously as our pickles. The Human Resources Generalist plays a hands-on role across a broad range of core HR functions, with a primary focus on supporting our union employees while also serving the entire Van Holten’s team. This bilingual (English/Spanish) pro collaborates closely with leadership and operations to manage recruiting and staffing, benefits, payroll, and employee relations—helping to build a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and proud to be part of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting, Onboarding & Staffing

• Understand factory staffing needs and conduct recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
• Create and manage internal and external job postings in coordination with hiring managers
• Process new employee paperwork and create security access badges
• Conduct new employee orientation and training
• Coordinate production staffing with supervisors
• Develop and maintain impactful employee onboarding and offboarding processes

Union Employee Relations & Support

• Review union timesheets and process biweekly union payroll in Orbit/UKG Ready platform
• Follow up with union employees regarding attendance issues
• Enforce employee discipline in accordance with employee handbook and the union contract
• Maintain union employee records including roster, seniority list, training and disciplinary
• Support Director of Operations in communications with the union representative

HR Administration, Benefits & Compliance

• Administer workers’ compensation claims and perform OSHA reporting
• Process and track FMLA paperwork and usage
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment in collaboration with the Controller
• Help ensure compliance with employment and benefits laws and regulations
• Maintain employee handbooks and recommend improvements to be made
• Maintain company organizational chart and job descriptions
• Collect and analyze HR data and make recommendations to management

Communication & Culture

• Attend quarterly safety meetings as a member of the Safety Committee
• Answer employee requests and questions on employment and benefits-related issues
• Foster a respectful workplace environment by conducting investigations of conflicts or potential company policy violations
• Provide written and verbal Spanish translation as needed
• Lead employee engagement initiatives to enhance the workplace experience
• Manage employee communications (e.g., TV slides, SMS messages, bulletin boards, other internal channels)
• Stay informed on current HR trends and best practices
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned to ensure HR operations run smoothly

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Calm, positive, and approachable
• Enjoy working independently and collaborating with others
• Able to maintain confidentiality and build trust across all levels

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys working within a diverse workforce
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive and service-oriented
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Computer literate and experienced with Outlook and Microsoft applications
• Skilled with verbal and written communication
• 2-year degree or equivalent in applicable HR experience
• Familiarity with applicable HR laws, rules and regulations

Work Schedule , Conditions, & Physical Requirements

• Standard Schedule: Monday through Thursday 8AM – 5PM, Friday 8AM – 4:30PM - ½ hour lunch
• Two days per week are 9AM – 6PM for interaction with 2nd shift employees
• One day per month is 12PM – 9PM for interaction with overnight shift employees
• Most work will be performed in an office environment, with some presence in production areas
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Working at Van Holten’s

We take results seriously—but not ourselves. Our team values curiosity, accountability, and steady improvement. If you’re ready to take ownership of a key HR role in a growing company that blends tradition with bold ideas (and a few pickles), we’d love to hear from you.

Annual Salary: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance