Senior Human Resource Generalist Staffing Specalist

Join Our Team!

At Petersen our team members are more than employees; they are part of the Petersen/Precinmac community. We know that a company is only as strong as its people and ours are exceptional.

Petersen proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

A 4x10 work schedule
Competitive wages
Quarterly performance bonuses
Referral bonuses for select positions
Wellness program
Medical dental and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Onthejob training
Employee engagement activities and community events

Join us and become part of a team that values growth collaboration and longterm success.

Position Summary:
The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a key HR resource responsible for overseeing and executing a wide range of strategic and operational HR functions. This role works independently exercises significant judgment and discretion and serves as a consultant to leaders on complex employee relations policy interpretation workforce planning and organizational development matters.

Senior Human Resources Generalist ensures continuity of HR operations. The role oversees recruitment employee relations investigations and training and development. The individual in this role contributes to both daily HR operations and longterm business strategy through expert-level HR guidance.

Key Accountabilities

Provide expert-level HR guidance and support with autonomy and discretion
Serve as a trusted consultant to leaders on employee relations employment law and organizational needs
Interpret and recommend actions related to HR policies and performance issues
Conduct and advise on complex investigations involving misconduct harassment and discrimination
Serve as the delegated HR leader in the absence of the Human Resources Director.

Authorities

Provide recommendations on hiring decisions and employment offers
Advise leaders on corrective action disciplinary steps and policy interpretation
Recommend disciplinary actions or corrective measures based on assessments
Lead or support sensitive investigations requiring discretion and confidentiality
Halt unsafe activities that present imminent danger to employees

Essential Duties

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Assess workforce needs and collaborate with leadership to develop recruitment strategies
Create and update job descriptions and job postings
Manage applicant flow evaluate candidate qualifications and guide the selection process
Represent the company at recruiting events job fairs and plant tours
Oversee pre-employment processes and lead onboarding activities

Employee Relations & Investigations

Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations conflict resolution and employment compliance
Conduct investigations into misconduct harassment discrimination and policy violations
Provide guidance on performance improvement behavioral concerns and corrective action plans
Advise leaders on complex employee situations requiring interpretation and application of law and policy

Training & Development

Support training programs that advance compliance leadership capability and employee development
Stay current on HR best practices legal updates and industry trends

HR Generalist Functions

Maintain and enhance HR records documentation and reporting
Support HR communications policy rollouts and organizational change initiatives
Lead or participate in HR projects that improve processes and organizational effectiveness
Perform full HR operational responsibilities in the Human Resources Directors absence

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field required

Experience:
Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience including employee relations and recruitment
Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgment on HR matters
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms preferred

Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand walk push pull reach overhead and bend
Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 10 pounds

Other Requirements:
Visual acuity sufficient for reading screens and documents (accommodations available)
Hearing ability for communication with internal and external partners (accommodations available)

Working Conditions

Primarily officebased with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments that may include:
High noise levels
Moving equipment
Fumes dust or mist
Oils cutting fluids or welding flash

Additional Expectations

Attendance is an essential job function
Employees must comply with AS9100 ISO 9000 and all related procedures
Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with applicable laws