HR Generalist

Longhini Sausage | New Haven, CT

Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site

Compensation $31.25 - $38.46 per hour

Build Your HR Career Where People and Operations Come Together

Are you a hands-on HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with leaders, and making a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment? Longhini Sausage is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our New Haven, Connecticut facility.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted HR partner, supporting recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training, payroll administration, and employee engagement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic partnership with day-to-day HR operations.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring support
• Manage onboarding processes and facilitate new hire orientation
• Support workforce planning initiatives and staffing needs
• Coordinate employee offboarding and exit interview processes

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and workplace matters
• Support managers with coaching conversations, performance management, attendance issues, and corrective actions
• Conduct employee relations investigations and maintain accurate documentation
• Foster a positive, respectful, and engaged workplace culture

Compliance, Training & Safety

• Coordinate and track required training programs, certifications, and compliance requirements
• Maintain employee training records and audit-ready documentation
• Support workplace safety initiatives and compliance programs
• Assist with HR audits and regulatory reporting

HR Administration & Payroll Support

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation within HRIS and payroll systems
• Support payroll-related changes, attendance tracking, and leave administration
• Assist with workers' compensation coordination and employee data management
• Prepare reports and ensure data accuracy across HR systems

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience initiatives
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Corporate HR teams
• Support programs that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and workforce readiness

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience
• Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and workforce management
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Manufacturing, food production, USDA-regulated, or multi-site HR experience
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms
• Experience supporting plant or production environments

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee engagement and workplace culture
• Collaborative partnership with plant leadership and corporate HR
• Diverse HR responsibilities that provide growth and development opportunities
• Fast-paced environment where your contributions drive operational success
• Supportive team focused on continuous improvement and employee success

Schedule & Location

Location: New Haven, Connecticut Longhini Sausage Company

Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with flexibility as needed to support business operations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and contribute to a growing manufacturing organization, we'd love to hear from you.