People Operations Generalist (Location Support)

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.

Our Home is seeking a People Operations Generalist to serve as the on-site owner of core People processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and a positive employee experience across the plant. This role manages payroll readiness, recruiting and onboarding execution, and employee engagement initiatives, while serving as the first line of support for employees and frontline leaders.

The People Operations Generalist partners closely with the People Operations Business Partner (POBP) and site leadership to execute People strategies, escalate complex matters, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws. This role requires strong judgment, initiative, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Ensure a consistent, compliant, and positive experience for all

• Support recruiting processes, including conducting initial screening interviews and coordinating subsequent interviews
• Ensure completion and accuracy of pre-employment and onboarding requirements (e.g., I-9, documentation) and preparing for Day One
• Execute onboarding processes and support orientation logistics
• Identify gaps or opportunities to improve the onboarding experience and escalate recommendations

Payroll Readiness & Timekeeping Ownership

• Own the execution, accuracy, and timeliness of all site-level payroll inputs and processes to ensure payroll readiness each cycle.

• Ensure all timecards are reviewed and approved by leaders prior to payroll deadlines
• Monitor weekly payroll timelines and follow up on late approvals or discrepancies
• Audit timekeeping data, including attendance points, missed punches, pay codes, and overtime
• Confirm schedules are published timely in alignment with company expectations
• Partner with supervisors to resolve issues and maintain consistent payroll and attendance practices; escalate risks as needed
• Provide weekly summaries to the POBP on payroll readiness, attendance trends, and risks

Employee Relations & Leader Support

• Serve as the initial point of contact for routine employee matters.

• Respond to employee questions on attendance, policies, and HR processes
• Handle routine employee relations issues, including attendance and basic documentation
• Guide supervisors on consistent policy application and documentation practices
• Conduct initial fact gathering and escalate complex or sensitive issues
• Ensure consistency in application of policies across supervisors and shifts

Employee Engagement & Events

• Lead execution of site-level engagement activities in alignment with company initiatives and POBP direction.

• Plan and execute employee events, recognition, and celebrations based on established strategy and priorities
• Manage logistics, vendors, and communication to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain an engagement calendar aligned with company programs and site needs
• Track eve