Position:

Human Resources GeneralistLocation/Department:

Lancaster, PA/Administration LancasterStatus:

Full-Time Reports To:

Human Resources ManagerHours:

M-F 7am-3:30pmOur CompanyThe Global Leader in Premium Leaf Tobacco SupplyUniversal Leaf Tobacco Company is the worlds leading supplier of premium leaf tobacco, with over 100 years of experience sourcing, processing, and delivering tobacco crops tailored to customer specifications. With operations spanning major tobacco-regions across five continents, we connect hundreds of thousands of farmers to global manufacturers through a reliable, transparent, and traceable supply chain. Our portfolio includes flue-cured, burley, oriental, and dark tobaccos, supported by deep agronomic expertise and advanced processing capabilities. Beyond the leaf, we offer value-added services such as customized blending, next-generation nicotine solutions, recycled by-products, and digital traceability tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability across the supply chain. Universal Leaf Tobacco is more than a supplier we are a long-term partner committed to responsible sourcing, farmer support, and continuous innovation. By investing in agricultural communities and upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, we help ensure a resilient tobacco supply for generations to come.

Summary As a Human Resources Generalist at Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company, you will support day-to-day HR and payroll operations for hourly employees, including processing weekly payroll, administering time and attendance, managing pay changes, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. You will serve as a primary resource for employee relations by conducting investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations, while also administering leave of absence programs, supporting benefits enrollment, and managing workers compensation claims. What Youll Be Doing (Essential Duties)Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations.

Support payroll audits and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Review and process hourly pay changes related to promotions, transfers, and annual increases.

Serve as the primary point of contact for time and attendance, including tracking, reconciliation, and corrective actions.

Conduct employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Administer and maintain leave of absence programs; including FMLA and Personal time.

Support benefits administration; assisting new hires with enrollments and supporting the broader HR team during open enrollment. Managing hourly benefit questions and answering/redirecting as appropriate.

Manage hourly workers compensation claims, including data collection and liaising with claim representativesProvide documentation and support for internal and external audits and support SOX compliance requirements. Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience1-3 years of HR or payroll experience (or relevant coursework, internship, or externship).Experience working with HRIS systems.

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Strong organizational, time management, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills.

Ability to start at 6:00am one weekday per month for Monthly Factory Team MeetingsBilingual in English and Spanish. Preferred RequirementsExperience using ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager for payroll processing

PHR/SHRM-CP

certification.

Pennsylvania specific payroll experienceExperience managing unemployment claims and functional knowledge of PA unemployment law.

Previous HR experience in a manufacturing warehouse environmentKnowledge of Pennsylvania workers compensation regulations. BenefitsWe offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, pension, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.