HR Generalist

About American Natural Processors

American Natural Processors is a growing agricultural processing company with operations in Iowa and South Dakota. Our employees are at the center of our success, and we believe Human Resources should be accessible, responsive, consistent, and closely connected to the people doing the work every day.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist to support our employees and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR position. Success requires being present and accessible to employees and managers and being equally comfortable working on the plant floor and handling confidential administrative responsibilities.

This position serves as the day-to-day Human Resources resource for the organization and is responsible for ensuring that our employees and managers receive timely, consistent HR support. The HR Generalist will balance highly detailed administrative responsibilities—including benefits administration, HRIS management, recruiting and employee records—with employee relations, manager support, compliance, employee engagement and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

Manage recruiting from job posting through candidate screening, interview coordination, offers and pre-employment requirements. Coordinate and continuously improve new-hire onboarding and orientation. Ensure required documentation, training assignments and employee records are completed accurately and timely. Coordinate employee changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding, including exit interviews when appropriate.

Employee Relations & Manager Support

Serve as an accessible and trusted HR resource for employees regarding workplace questions, policies, benefits and employment matters. Partner with supervisors and managers on attendance, performance, coaching, corrective action and employee documentation. Promote consistent application of company expectations and policies across departments and locations. Assist in investigating employee concerns and workplace issues and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-through.

Employee Engagement

Coordinate employee recognition, communication and engagement activities. Help identify opportunities to improve employee experience, retention and communication.

Compliance, Safety & Workers' Compensation

Maintain HR practices and employee records in accordance with applicable federal and state employment requirements. Administer FMLA, ADA/accommodation and other applicable leave processes. Submit and manage workers' compensation claims, maintain required documentation and coordinate return-to-work activities. Partner with Operations and Safety leadership on workplace safety initiatives, employee training and documentation. Review and recommend updates to the Employee Handbook, HR procedures and employment practices.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist role within manufacturing, agriculture, food processing or another operational environment.

Demonstrated experience with benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting/onboarding and HR compliance.

Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; BambooHR experience is strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience will be considered.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, employee records and compliance documentation.

Ability to communicate comfortably and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization—from production employees to senior leadership.

Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters appropriately.

Ability to work independently, establish priorities and follow issues through to resolution.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR certification preferred but not required.

We Offer a competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D as well as Long & Short Term Disability). * Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays. * Retirement savings plan with company match. * A supportive work environment with direct access to company leadership.