HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Lowell, IN

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday (with flexibility for early arrival and extended hours as needed)

About Aunt Millie's

Aunt Millie's is a beloved family-owned bakery dedicated to crafting exceptional baked goods since its inception. We're renowned for our commitment to quality, using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create everything from artisan breads to delicious pastries. We blend time-honored baking traditions with forward-thinking innovation and sustainability practices, creating products our community loves and trusts.

Why Join Our Team

At Aunt Millie's, we invest in quality—both in our ingredients and in our people. We're proud of what we make and even prouder of how we make it. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and community. Here, you won't just have a job; you'll have a career you can be proud of, working alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to quality and service.

The Role

We're seeking a strategic and compassionate HR Generalist to join our growing team. You'll be the backbone of our human resources operations, managing everything from recruitment and employee relations to compliance and talent development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our company culture while supporting our employees at every stage of their journey with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to identify skills and competencies required for open positions, ensuring we're building the right team
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified candidates for vacant positions, managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Build community connections through participation in local career fairs, chamber of commerce events, and partnerships with high schools and colleges
• Monitor staffing metrics including fill rates and turnover, providing insights to improve retention and hiring efficiency
• Address employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors with professionalism and confidentiality, escalating complex matters appropriately
• Administer and execute comprehensive HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave management, performance reviews, talent development, recognition, occupational health and safety, and training initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and update employee manuals, policies, and job descriptions regularly
• Stay current with HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources and employment law
• Support additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience in a leadership role
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a Human Resources-related position
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws
• Proven ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) certification
• Experience in the food manufacturing or production industry
• Background in recruiting and talent acquisition

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with benefits to be discussed during the interview process. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and professional growth.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an HR professional looking to grow your career with a company that values people as much as we value our products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's talk about how you can help us continue building a thriving workplace culture at Aunt Millie's.