fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk;
Core Power®
High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider.
While coupling the industry’s latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.job purpose:This is an exciting and unique opportunity to have a hand in setting up the brand-new state- of -the- art facility. The Human Resources Generalist will play a critical role in partnership with the HR Manager in setting up the Webster plant for success. The HR Generalist supports the HR Manager and the employees to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They execute and drive established HR processes and procedures such as hiring and onboarding, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and other duties as assigned.
responsibilities:
- Manages the hourly recruitment and interview process including pre-employment testing, application and phone screens, coordinating interviews, and pre-employment drug screening.
- Manages and executes the onboarding program from pre-day 1 through orientation and onboarding.
- Plan and manage onsite recruiting/hiring events, ad-hoc hiring initiatives and recruiting-related projects in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
- Accountable for day-to-day employee relations.
- Completes exit interviews for separated employees and creates reporting for responses.
- Maintains Human Resources communication boards and information sections in breakrooms including posted/awarded positions, and organization chart photos section.
- Assists with communication of Company events, new employees, & other important information.
- Ensure organization is following all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Owns and maintains document compliance including I-9s and personnel files.
- Conducts audits of various HR programs as requested and recommends any corrective action.
- Work with managers and employees to set goals, provide feedback and conduct performance evaluations.
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Assist in the administration of compensation and benefit plan, including certain aspects of payroll.
- Reviews FMLA and other Leave requests; acts as liaison between employee, employer and TPA.
- Partners with HR Manager on all programs and special projects.
- Maintains facility’s organizational chart.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
skills/qualifications required:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a combination of relevant work experience and education required
- 2+ years of related HR experience required
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Knowledge of state and federal employment law
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Previous experience in high-volume hourly recruitment/staffing preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (ADP) preferred
working conditions and physical requirements:
- 8 hours sitting/standing/walking.
- Normal reaching/bending.
food safety requirements:
- Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
- In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
position location:
Webster, NY
reports to: HR Managertravel requirements: 50% to begin and 10% normal stateexempt/nonexempt: exempt*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Base pay range:$65,000 - $75,000USDfairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
