Human Resources Generalist

Overview, Responsibilities, Qualifications:

Now Hiring: Human Resources Generalist!
📍 Location: Agawam, MA
💵 Salary: $60,000-$65,000 Based on Experience
🗓️ Schedule: Full-Time| Monday–Friday| 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Who We Are: At CG Family Foods, our purpose is simple: Creating Food People Love!
We specialize in elevated, savory baked meals that bring comfort and quality to families everywhere. As a third-generation, family-owned company, we believe in building a workplace where people feel valued and supported.

Our Core Values:

• Value each other and the work we do
• Be willing to adapt and have a can-do attitude
• Be a dependable team player

If you share these values and thrive in a detail-oriented, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Quarterly Incentive Program: Bonus tied to company performance with tiered payout potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Two weeks (10 days) per year
• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical plan
• Dental Insurance: Available at the employee’s expense
• Life Insurance: One year’s gross annual pay (100% company-funded)
• Retirement: 401(k) eligibility after one year of service, with company match up to 4%
• Company Holidays: Nine paid holidays annually
• Long-Term Disability: Company-sponsored coverage for salaried employees

Job Summary: The Human Resources Generalist plays an essential role in supporting the daily functions of the HR department, including onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee relations. This position ensures that HR operations run efficiently and supports a workplace culture where employees feel informed, engaged, and valued. The HR Generalist will also collaborate with the company’s external recruiting and payroll partners to maintain smooth workflows and consistent communication between HR, operations, and company leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers and the external recruiting partner to coordinate requisitions and candidate communication.
• Prepare and manage new hire documentation, conduct orientations, and ensure all compliance and training requirements are met.

Employee Relations & Benefits

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and vendor communication.

Payroll Coordination & Compliance

• Collaborate with the external payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Verify employee data and timecards, communicate updates, and support HRIS record accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal employment laws, including recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Employee Engagement & Administration

• Support HR initiatives such as recognition programs, training sessions, and employee events.
• Assist with HR communications, audits, and process improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 2–4 years of related HR experience.
• Working knowledge of HR functions, including onboarding, benefits, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Posted Salary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.