Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. HR Generalist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

The Senior HR Generalist will handle all HR-related issues for the designated facility including: employee relations, the recruitment process, compensation and benefits inquiries, developing strong business partnerships, advising managers on HR policies/compliance, as well as supporting established programs that make for a positive work environment and talent retention. This position will also manage projects and/or be part of project teams as necessary.

A Day in the Life...

• Manages recruitment activities of the assigned business units to ensure adequate staffing (partnering with agencies, recruiters, and others) including managing the entire staffing process from inception to the on-boarding process.
• Develops strong business partnerships by advising and partnering with operations by being an ambassador for the HR department by communicating key human resources deliverables that support a positive work environment.
• Handles employee relations issues within defined business units confidentially by providing excellent customer service through availability, responsiveness, and follow through.
• Partners with other HR professionals on compensation, benefits, management development, training, performance management, and other key issues for supported employee groups, and carries out specific deliverables in a timely manner. Will participate in cross-functional project teams as needed.
• Executes HR administrative paperwork to insure key employee information is up-to-date and accurate.

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in all facets of human resources (recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and coaching/counseling)
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consulting, influencing, and presentations skills are a must
• Bachelor's Degree and/or HR Certification preferred
• Strong business acumen, clear ability to partner with senior business leaders
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and influencing skills

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits:

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.