Human Resource Generalist

As part of Johnsonville’s Member Services team, you’ll be responsible for recruiting, building and retaining a highly talented, diverse workforce. A big part of your team’s job is to clearly show Members the behaviors, skills and results they need to become great, successful people, both on and off the job. You’ll achieve this by creating health and wellness programs, compensation programs, managing communications, financial rewards and education, official member recognition programs and more. Your contribution is key to our goal of becoming the best company in the world.

Johnsonville, LLC 

Member Services (Human Resources) Generalist

Watertown, WI

Position Overview:

Do you have the passion and drive to create a superlative work environment? How about working with a company who cares about you and invests in your growth and development?

This is a great opportunity to use your expertise in human resources and business to support and drive success for a team of outstanding ‘Members’ (employees) at our family-owned meat manufacturing facility in Watertown, Wisconsin.  Johnsonville is the Number 1 national sausage meat processor and is looking for someone who wants to be a part of our Johnsonville family and take ownership of their career while using their God given talents to bring new and different ideas to the company. 

Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and support initiatives that build Johnsonville’s culture and ensure it continues to thrive and serve as a strategic advantage for the organization – now and in the future
• Help lead and roll out strategic projects around recruitment, retention, and engagement
• Demonstrate knowledge in all federal, state, and local employment laws and procedures
• Assist Coaches (supervisors) in investigations and facilitate resolution of member relations issues ensuring fair and consistent resolutions
• Help support the hourly recruiting process from start to finish and collaborate with department supervisors to discuss hiring needs
• Develop and improve policies, programs, and procedures to advance the effectiveness of human resources and operations
• Coach and influence others to make timely decisions using sound leadership practices, Johnsonville guidelines and legal considerations
• Work with teams to improve the quality of work life and member engagement
• Assist members with utilizing the great indirect compensation programs Johnsonville has to offer
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development department to facilitate new hire orientation
• Gather information for unemployment claims and assist in unemployment hearings
• All other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required. (Willing to consider internal members who are actively pursuing Bachelor’s Degree.)
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of human resources work experience required; Preferably in a manufacturing environment 
• Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, influencing others, and driving result
• Written and verbal Spanish skills are preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Computer literacy and experience with HR Information Systems experience
• Organized, detailed and able to prioritize workload in a fast paced environment
• Ability to assess personnel policies, programs, and procedures, and inform members and coaches on the interpretation and understanding of each
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality

Date:                                   May 30, 2025

Location:                            Watertown, WI 

Coach:                                Human Resources Business Partner  

Member Status:                  Full Time, Salaried    

Hours:                                 Mid Shift; rotating support with a start time between 10am-12pm and end time between 6pm-10pm. (overtime expected and occasional work on other shifts)  

Travel:                                Up to 10% of your time

Reason for Posting:           Member previously in the role was promoted (We love it when that happens!)

Benefits:                             Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:

External candidates: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.