Human Resources Generalist bei Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible.   And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

We’re seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in this newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our workplace culture, attract top-tier talent, and make a direct impact on employee engagement. You’ll play a key role in both talent acquisition and employee relations, supporting our HR strategy while helping foster a positive, high-performance environment aligned with our core values and business goals.

As part of a small, collaborative HR team in a dynamic manufacturing setting, you’ll enjoy variety in your day-to-day work, plenty of opportunity to grow, and the chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities: 

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create targeted recruiting strategies.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Use diverse recruitment tools and platforms to build talent pipelines.
• Manage employer branding initiatives to attract diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Oversee and continuously improve the onboarding process for new hires.
• Track recruitment metrics and recommend enhancements to improve hiring outcomes.
• Maintain strong candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Stay current on labor market trends and develop proactive strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Manage vendor relationships with staffing agencies and recruitment partners.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and policy questions.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document outcomes related to workplace issues.
• Provide coaching to managers and employees on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR best practices.
• Analyze employee relations trends and develop strategies to enhance engagement and workplace culture.

This is a flexible hybrid role, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week. This position could be a great fit for you if you have well-honed employee relation skills and a desire to make a meaningful impact along with the following:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years of full lifecycle recruiting (manufacturing or life sciences preferred).
• Strong background in employee relations.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems; ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
• Prior payroll experience is a plus.

 Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of HR best practices, particularly in recruiting and employee relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability present complex HR concepts in a clear, approachable manner.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive, self-directed, and resourceful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software systems quickly.
• Curious and eager to learn about our business and industry.

Starting Salary: $75,000 - $88,000

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.