Temporary HR Generalist

We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide hands-on support across a broad range of Human Resources functions. This position will join the organization during a period of transition and will play an important role in maintaining day-to-day HR operations while helping create consistency and structure within the department.

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and supporting an hourly, multi-shift workforce. Hands-on payroll experience is important, but this role will extend beyond payroll to include benefits, onboarding, employee support, HR administration, and general HR operations.

For the right individual, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce.
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing and correcting timekeeping discrepancies and ensuring accurate employee information.
• Administer employee benefits and assist with enrollment, changes, and employee questions.
• Maintain employee information across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Coordinate and lead new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Support recruiting and hiring activities for hourly employees as needed.
• Maintain employee files, time-off information, and other HR documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees with questions regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and general HR matters.
• Provide general employee relations support and escalate more complex matters appropriately.
• Partner closely with Finance and company leadership on HR needs.
• Ensure established HR processes and procedures are followed consistently.
• Help identify opportunities to improve HR processes, organization, documentation, and workflows.
• Assist leadership with additional HR projects and priorities as the department continues to evolve.

The organization currently utilizes Paychex for payroll and Employee Navigator for benefits administration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience in a Generalist, HR Specialist, or similar capacity.
• Hands-on payroll experience required.
• Experience with benefits administration, onboarding, employee records, and general HR support.
• Experience supporting an hourly employee population strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or similar environment experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Paychex and/or Employee Navigator is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple HR priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently and stepping into an environment where priorities may shift.
• Practical, approachable, and collaborative working style.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling employee matters.