HR Generalist

Position Summary

Smoke Guard recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years is looking for a passionate and driven HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being deeply connected to the employee experience.

In this role no two days will look the same. One moment you may be supporting a leader through a difficult conversation with an employee; the next you could be walking the floor connecting with employees helping coordinate onboarding for a new hire assisting with a leave of absence supporting recruiting efforts or partnering with operations leaders to improve team engagement and retention.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys handling issues at the lowest possible level through communication trust accountability and partnership. We are looking for someone who brings energy professionalism sound judgment and a team-first mindset while helping foster a workplace where employees feel supported valued and challenged to grow.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee advocacy with business partnership and who wants to make a visible impact on culture leadership development and operational success.

What a Day in Life Looks Like

• Walking on the production floor and connecting with employees and leaders to build trust and maintain strong relationships.
• Coaching managers through employee relations concerns performance conversations and leadership challenges.
• Supporting recruiting efforts by screening candidates coordinating interviews and helping create a positive candidate experience.
• Partnering with employees and leaders on leave administration accommodations and workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with federal and California employment laws.
• Assisting with union-related questions employee concerns and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Leading onboard efforts to ensure new employees feel welcomed connected and set up for success from day one.
• Conducting workplace investigations with professionalism fairness and confidentiality.
• Supporting employee engagement activities recognition efforts celebrations and culture-building initiatives.
  Partnering with leadership to improve retention accountability communication and overall team effectiveness.
• Helping maintain accurate HR records reporting payroll coordination and HRIS data management.
  Jumping in where needed to support the business employees and team.

What Were Looking For

• A team player who enjoys collaborating and building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Someone who is approachable visible and comfortable working directly with employees and operations leaders.
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience with the ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
• Experience supporting California leave laws multi-state employment practices and preferably union environments.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through.
• Someone who enjoys helping create a positive engaging and fun workplace culture while still holding high standards and accountability.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in business administration Human Resources or related field preferred.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources role.
• Experience managing Human Resources across multiple states including California.
• 1-2 years of Union experience.

Other Requirements

• Candidates who receive an offer of employment must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
• This position requires some travel around 10%.
• This role requires driving for the Company so candidates who receive an offer of employment for this role must have a current drivers license and have a clean MVR.
• This is an in-office position.

Values:

• Safety both physical and mental
• Respect
• Excellence

CSW Industrials offers a competitive Total Rewards package including:

• Annual Performance Bonus Program
• 401(k) $1-$1 match up to 6% - vest immediately
• 401(k) additional matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) average 5-8%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement