HR Generalist

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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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