Human Resource Generalist

Company Description

Lime Rock Springs Co., operating as Pepsi-Cola of Dubuque, is a fourth-generation, family-owned beverage distributor based in Dubuque, Iowa. As an exclusive franchisee of PepsiCo, Inc., the company serves multiple counties across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With a team of approximately 70 employees and a fleet of around 30 vehicles, Lime Rock Springs Co. delivers a diverse portfolio of leading beverage brands. These include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Gatorade, Starbucks cold coffee, Celsius, and Poppi, among others. The company prides itself on its long-standing legacy and dedication to providing quality service and products to its customers.

Overview

We seek a dependable, hands-on HR Generalist to support the day-to-day human resources function for our family-owned business. This role supports approximately 70 employees, with some support provided to our sister company, Verena Street Coffee with additional 20 employees.

This is a broad HR role for someone who enjoys working closely with employees and managers in a small business environment. The position includes a mix of employee support, recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits administration, compliance, documentation, and policy support. A key part of the role is helping foster a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, retention, accountability, and morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR questions
• Coordinate recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding
• Administer payroll and maintain accurate employee records
• Administer employee benefits and assist with enrollments and employee questions
• Support performance management, coaching documentation, and policy administration
• Maintain HR files, compliance documentation, and required reporting
• Help ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and internal procedures
• Coordinate DOT compliance, drug testing administration, and related recordkeeping
• Support employee communication, engagement, and retention efforts
• Assist management with day-to-day HR matters in a professional and practical manner

Qualifications

• 3\+ years of HR experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field preferred
• Experience in a small or mid-sized business environment preferred
• Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and employee documentation preferred
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and HR best practices
• DOT and drug testing administration experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Compensation and benefits

• Full-time, on-site position
• Monday through Friday, day shift
• No nights or weekends
• Salary: $60,000 to $72,000, depending on experience and fit
• Competitive PTO and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount