Human Resources Generalist

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive HR support to employees and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for employee relations recruiting onboarding benefits administration performance management HR compliance training and maintaining accurate employee records. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers while helping ensure HR policies and practices are consistently applied across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and supervisors.
• Address employee questions concerns and workplace issues professionally and promptly.
• Conduct employee investigations and document findings.
• Assist with disciplinary actions performance improvement plans and terminations.
• Promote positive employee relations and a respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal state and local employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly and salaried positions.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Conduct background checks pre-employment requirements and new-hire paperwork.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding.
• Monitor attendance and assist leaders with consistent application of attendance policies.
• Administer and track applicable leave programs in coordination with HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate leave and attendance documentation.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information and personnel files.
• Process HR transactions and maintain HRIS records.
• Assist with payroll-related HR inquiries and employee changes.
• Support employee recognition engagement and retention programs.
• Participate in employee meetings events and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct or assist with stay interviews and employee feedback activities.
• Identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Provide HR support on the production floor.
• Support a culture of safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Work effectively in a 24/7 or shift-based manufacturing environment as applicable.
• Back up to HR Coordinator/Back up to HR Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field. Additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• SHRM/PHR certified preferred
• Minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience
• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience recruiting onboarding and leave administration
• Experience with employee investigations and corrective actions
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS Microsoft Office and related HR systems

Key Competencies:

• Employee Relations
• Communication
• Leadership Partnership
• Conflict Resolution
• Recruiting & Retention
• HR Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality
• Organization & Follow-Through
• Customer Service
• Data & HR Analytics

Physical/Work Environment: This position may require regular movement throughout a manufacturing facility and interaction with employees working in production areas. The HR Generalist must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and following all applicable safety requirements and PPE guidelines.