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Payroll & HR Generalist

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Feb 2026

About the role

Position Title: Payroll & HR Generalist
Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Commitment to BLENDS Values:

Our BLENDS values form the foundation of our culture and our dedication to excellence as a blending manufacturer. These values guide our daily decisions and long-term vision, driving us to foster strong teamwork among our employees while building partnerships with our customers and suppliers. We expect our team members to have a strong commitment to these Values in their roles at HB Specialty Foods.

Job Summary:
HB Specialty Foods is seeking an HR Generalist to lead payroll processing and leave administration while supporting core HR functions across a multi-state manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable working autonomously, maintains strong attention to detail, and understands the importance of accuracy, compliance, and timely communication. This position is on-site in Nampa, Idaho.

Job Duties:

Process bi-weekly payroll in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, including employee data for new hires, changes, and additional earnings.
Review and audit timecards, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and documentation.
Address payroll questions, discrepancies, and corrections in a timely and professional manner.
Administer FMLA, state leave programs, and company leave policies from intake through return-to-work, including tracking leave usage, eligibility, and required documentation.
Process monthly benefit reconciliations (including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurances, short-term disability).
Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle change.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data (UKG Ready).
Support employee relations matters through documentation and process support.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll, leave, and HR processes.
Ensure all benefits programs and payroll processes comply with federal and state regulations.
Perform all other duties as required

Personal Characteristics:

Demonstrated experience independently processing full-cycle payroll.
Working knowledge of FMLA and leave administration, including eligibility tracking, documentation and RTW coordination.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of related HR experience.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
Manufacturing or hourly workforce experience preferred.
HRIS and payroll system experience required (UKG Ready preferred).

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including but not limited to: wheat, soy, egg, milk, and tree nuts.
Must be able to sit at a desk and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an un