Cold Front Distribution · 1 week ago
People and Culture Partner/HR Generalist
Kaukauna, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCold Front Distribution is seeking a People and Culture Partner who will support all aspects of the employee experience. This role focuses on recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
Manage end-to-end recruitment for warehouse, logistics, sales, and administrative roles
Build strong talent pipelines and relationships with various employment networks
Oversee onboarding and orientation to ensure smooth integration of new team members
Employee Engagement & Culture
Champion the company’s values and promote a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment
Develop employee engagement programs, recognition systems, and feedback mechanisms
Facilitate internal communications that support connection, transparency, and trust
Performance & Development
Guide employees and managers through performance management systems
Support leadership and employee development through training, coaching, and career growth initiatives
Identify skills gaps and coordinate learning opportunities
HR Operations & Compliance
Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with labor laws, workplace safety, and company standards
Assist payroll, benefits, and employee records in collaboration with finance and operations teams
Assist in investigations and employee relations matters with fairness, discretion, and consistency
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Partner with the HSE team to ensure a safe and compliant workplace, particularly within warehouse and field sales operations
Drive wellbeing programs to support physical and mental health across all employee groups
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of employment legislation and compliance
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site operational business
Preferred
Exposure to HRIS / payroll systems (UKG) preferred
Company
Cold Front Distribution
Cold Front Distribution is a DSD supplier offering grocery and foodservice supply chains for the retail grocery and foodservice channels..
Founded in 2000
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase