Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Senior Human Resources Generalist - WE

Lakeside Foods, Inc.  •  Weston, FL (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

An Opportunity to Lead and Make an Impact

Are you a people‑focused HR leader with a passion for building strong teams, supporting organizational success, and fostering a positive workplace culture? Lakeside Foods is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Human Resources Generalist at our Weston, Oregon plant—a high‑impact role responsible for talent strategy, employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and engagement across the facility.

This position has opened due to an upcoming retirement, offering a unique opportunity to step into a well‑established role and continue strengthening HR support for a key Lakeside Foods location. Experience with labor relations is essential for success in this position.

What You’ll Do

As Senior Human Resources Generalist, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to plant leaders and employees while guiding essential HR programs. You will:

  • Lead full‑cycle recruitment, onboarding, and new‑hire orientation to support staffing needs across the facility.
  • Partner with managers and Corporate HR to understand workforce requirements, coach on effective interviewing, and ensure consistent hiring practices.
  • Provide guidance on performance management, corrective actions, policy interpretation, and employee development.
  • Oversee employee relations, conduct investigations, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
  • Administer benefits, leave programs, wellness initiatives, and maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records.
  • Support organizational development efforts including performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
  • Lead labor relations activities, including managing grievances, interpreting the labor agreement, preparing job postings, and participating as a member of the company bargaining committee.
  • Coordinate seasonal workforce processes, including migrant labor planning, compliance requirements, and agency relationships.
  • Build positive relationships throughout the plant, uphold Lakeside’s cultural values, and support employee engagement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
  • 5+ years of HR experience (required), preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in labor relations, including contract interpretation and grievance management (required).
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
  • SHRM‑CP, PHR certification, or previous supervisory experience (preferred).

Why Weston?

The Weston plant is a collaborative, community‑driven workplace where employees take pride in their contributions and leadership values partnership, communication, and shared success. The area offers:

  • A welcoming community and small‑town environment.
  • Access to year‑round outdoor recreation and nearby regional amenities.
  • A stable, supportive work culture where employees feel connected and valued.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re an experienced HR professional with strong labor relations expertise and a passion for supporting people and operations, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Lakeside Foods at our Weston plant.

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

About Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production.

We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table.

What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region?

- We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth.

- We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings.

- We’re committed to the communities where we operate.

- We’re down to earth and approachable.

- We treat employees like part of our family.

- We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1887
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