Edesia Nutrition · 2 months ago
Human Resources Generalist Operations
North Kingstown, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEdesia Nutrition is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to ending global malnutrition through the manufacturing and distribution of therapeutic foods. The HR Generalist plays a vital role in supporting operations by providing comprehensive HR guidance and fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies.
AgricultureBiotechnologyEducationHealth CareManufacturingMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist operations leadership in conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions per company policies
Coach supervisors on effective management and employee relations best practices
Partner with supervisors to identify staffing needs for operations and production roles
Manage the temporary employee program with staffing agencies to ensure coverage and quality
Collaborate with the Director of People and Culture to support HR initiatives and coordinate interviews, ensuring a consistent, equitable, and inclusive hiring process
Facilitate onboarding to integrate new employees effectively
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Collaborate with the safety team to align HR with operational safety goals
Manage workers’ compensation cases and documentation
Coordinate training initiatives to enhance skills in safety, operations, and communication
Partner with supervisors to identify development needs, track training progress, support career growth, and embed Lean continuous improvement principles into HR practices and employee engagement
Co-facilitate Lean training sessions (e.g., 5S, problem-solving, standard work) with the CI team
Encourage frontline employee involvement in problem-solving and improvement initiatives, including Lean Pulse meetings or Kaizen events
Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and support operational decision-making, including absenteeism, turnover, and training effectiveness
Rotate schedule to support 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts bi-monthly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing, food production, or plant environment is highly preferred
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality
Proven ability to work effectively in a highly diverse and multicultural workforce. Experience managing cultural differences is essential
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
Preferred
5+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing, food production, or plant environment is highly preferred
Proficiency in a second language is highly preferred
Company
Edesia Nutrition
Edesia is a nonprofit, social enterprise on a mission to end malnutrition globally.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TraceLink
2024-12-03Grant
Leadership Team
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Thomas Stehl
Deputy Director
Recent News
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2025-03-21
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