Generalist, Human Resources
Mizkan America, Inc.,About the role
Based in our Corporate Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces, and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our company’s overall management approach.
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets—our team members. That’s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. Join the Mizkan family and be a part of sales strategies for our iconic brands!
What You'll Do
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations for corporate office locations and remote employees. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and leaders and acts as a trusted HR partner across a broad range of functions, including HR administration, employee relations, auditing, onboarding, benefits, and HR systems and processes.
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Generalist, this role provides direct support to employees and leaders, collaborates closely with Payroll and Benefits teams, and helps coordinate HR programs and events. This position requires strong organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-service-oriented approach.
Essential Functions:
- Administer and support day-to-day Human Resources operations in a corporate/office environment
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding HR questions, policies, and processes, providing timely and solutions-oriented support
- Perform regular HR audits (e.g., employee files, onboarding documentation, data integrity, compliance checks) to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems and personnel files
- Support HR data entry, reporting, and ongoing data validation to ensure integrity across systems (e.g., Workday)
- Coordinate HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes
- Partner with HR Systems, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure consistent and compliant HR service delivery
- Assist with recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding logistics
- Support employee relations activities by gathering information, documenting notes, and assisting with follow-up actions as appropriate
- Coordinate and support HR programs, initiatives, and employee events (e.g., engagement activities, training sessions, communications)
- Provide guidance to employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
- Promote consistent application of HR policies and positive employee relations across office and remote populations
- Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities
- Perform other duties assigned that support the overall success of the team, department, or organization. This may include participating in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to process improvements, or assisting with special projects as needed.
- This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required for this role.
What You Bring - Skills/Competencies
- Self‑directed with strong initiative and accountability
- Presence on the manufacturing floor as needed to support employees and plant leadership.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across functions
- Strong change management capability
- Effective problem‑solving and decision
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