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The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting all day-to-day human resources functions at a manufacturing facility. This role serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, compensation, safety initiatives, and workforce engagement. The ideal candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working directly with employees and leaders in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Partner with plant leadership to determine staffing needs.
- Manage recruitment efforts for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees.
- Oversee relationships with staffing agencies and manage temporary workforce programs.
- Coordinate interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.
Employee Relations and Engagement
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors regarding workplace concerns.
- Investigate, address, and escalate employee issues as appropriate.
- Foster a positive and engaged workplace culture.
- Support organizational communication and employee engagement initiatives.
HR Administration
- Process employee lifecycle transactions including hiring, terminations, promotions, transfers, and compensation changes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
- Assist with wage studies and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation practices.
- Communicate benefits information and changes to employees.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain required HR records and documentation.
- Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
- Support audits and compliance reviews as needed.
Safety and Environmental Health (EHS)
- Partner with leadership to promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Assist with safety training initiatives for employees and supervisors.
- Participate in safety audits and hazard identification efforts.
- Support implementation of safety programs, communications, and corrective actions.
Onboarding and Employee Development
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
- Ensure successful integration and engagement of new employees.
- Support training initiatives and workforce development programs.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of HR Generalist experience.
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR administration.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Manufacturing or industrial environment experience.
- Experience supporting a multi-shift workforce.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours to interact with employees across all shifts.
- Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to respond effectively in urgent or emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and composure.
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