Human Resources Generalist

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Human Resources Generalist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.

As an HR Generalist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and strengthening our culture. This position is more than process—it’s about creating meaningful connections from day one, ensuring every team member feels supported and informed. You’ll be a trusted partner across the organization, helping leaders and employees navigate HR programs, policies, and practices that drive engagement and compliance.

Your work will influence how we attract, onboard, and retain talent, while maintaining the integrity of our data and processes. From guiding new hires through their first days to supporting employee relations and engagement initiatives, you’ll help build an environment where people thrive and business goals are achieved.

A Day in the Life...

• Lead and conduct new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring new team members understand company culture and values.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, personnel files, and HRIS (Workday) data.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with labor laws, data protection, confidentiality regulations, and company policies.
• Support with job profile and job requisition creation and enter contingent workers into Workday.
• Update and maintain HR portal pages, organization charts, and HR policies to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Report on key HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, etc.).
• Act as a point of contact on HR-related inquiries.
• Support employee relations processes.
• Organize training sessions and engagement activities.
• Support offboarding practices.
• Assist in establishment and implementation of HR processes, programs, and training .
• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of HR experience
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail with problem-solving, organizational, and process-improvement skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Workday HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of employment law, HR policies, and general business acumen.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership, and commitment to employee satisfaction.
• Passion for representing the company culture and values as a brand ambassador.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary

$65,700 - $90,310

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving
  

Who We Are

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team Members, Farmers, Consumers And Communities Alike--we Value What Makes Us Unique And Strive To Connect Our Farms To Families For a Better Life By Living Our Values

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.