HR Generalist

Within our new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Leprino is seeking an HR Generalist II to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care. 

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a primary HR partner for plant leaders and employees, providing consistent, practical guidance across day-to-day people matters.
• Lead low- to mid-level employee relations investigations, document findings, and partner with leadership on appropriate outcomes.
• Apply State-specific employment requirements across attendance, timekeeping, wage and hour practices, and leave administration.
• Review and prepare disciplinary documentation and participate in employee meetings, terminations, and corrective discussions.
• Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities for the site, including job postings, interviews, selection support, and internal transfers.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to ensure compliance with Texas new hire requirements and internal standards.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, focus groups, wellness efforts, and follow-up action planning.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, paid and unpaid leaves, and other applicable federal, state, and local leave programs.
• Provide day-to-day benefits support, including benefits education, open enrollment activities, and claim issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting using systems such as UKG and SuccessFactors.
• Prepare audits, applicant flow data, and compliance reports to support state and federal requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership on annual wage review activities, employee development discussions, and workforce planning needs.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, or Industrial Safety.
• 4 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist or HRBP role supporting employee-facing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Texas employment laws, including leave administration, wage and hour concepts, and employee relations practices.
• Experience leading employee relations investigations and preparing disciplinary documentation.
• Experience using HR systems or the demonstrated ability to learn systems such as SAP, UKG, or similar platforms.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Senior-level HR certification from HRCI (e.g., SPHR) or SHRM (e.g., SHRM-SCP)
• Experience supporting HR activities in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with SuccessFactors recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems.
• Experience assisting with wage review processes or benefits open enrollment activities.
• Experience in employment law, organizational development & planning, employee relations, safety, and training.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?