HR Generalist

Job Description: HR Generalist

Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

The HR Generalist at Arbill Industries supports the employee lifecycle by providing hands-on HR partnership across employment practices, talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and culture initiatives. Operating within a dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment, this role ensures every HR process aligns with Arbill’s mission of delivering leading-edge safety products and solutions and fostering a culture where employees feel valued, safe, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors regarding policies, concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support initiatives that promote positive employee experience, reinforce Arbill’s values, and advance safety culture.
• Assist in coordination of employee recognition and engagement programs.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead and support recruitment efforts for hourly warehouse roles, sales, and office-based positions.
• Write job postings, screen candidates, partner with hiring managers, and support interview logistics.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and follow-up to ensure a seamless start and strong retention.

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain accurate personnel records, HRIS data integrity, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employment changes, pay updates, and organizational moves in collaboration with Payroll and Finance.
• Support reporting and analytics to help drive continuous improvement in people processes.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and support annual open enrollment.
• Administer leave of absence requests in accordance with FMLA, PFML, ADA, and company policies.
• Maintain strong vendor communication and timely documentation.

Performance & Development

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and coaching tools.
• Help track training requirements and coordinate safety and compliance training as needed.

Compliance & Policy Support

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and required postings.
• Partner on policy updates, safety initiatives, and internal audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Culture, Safety & Inclusion

• Uphold and promote Arbill’s safety mission as a core business priority.
• Support culture and DEI efforts by contributing to a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and belonging.

Other Duties

• Contribute to HR projects, branding initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Participate in cross-functional activities that strengthen organizational alignment and performance.

Arbill Core Values

1. Relentless Can Do

We firmly believe there's no ceiling to what we can accomplish. What we collectively dream up we can achieve. We're bold thinkers, courageous, wildly ambitious and we approach every situation with optimism and creativity. We have a whatever it takes mentality, and the perseverance to carry it out. This limitless mindset is the cornerstone for all that we do and we are steadfast when it comes to achieving whatever we set our minds to.

Behaviors: Leaning into problems seeking solutions, imagining what is possible, vs what isn't possible; Optimism, Creative, Ambitious

2. Cultivating Meaningful Relationships

We take pride in the relationships we've built over the decades - in business, with employees and interpersonally. We listen, really take the time to understand their needs, wants and opinions - and we're wholeheartedly committed to treating everyone with the utmost care and respect that they deserve. We know that mutual respect builds strong meaningful partnerships - so putting our dedicated efforts into building, nurturing and growing these precious and authentic relationships around respect is the key to everyone's success.

Behaviors: Humility, Open, Honest, Authentic, Truthful, Communicative.

3. Drive to Continuously Innovate

We're unapologetically committed to the endless pursuit of knowledge, growth and innovation not only in business but for ourselves. We take risks, encourage curiosity, learn from our mistakes, pioneer new ideas, and forge new paths. By continuously innovating, we’re able to consistently deliver ground-breaking, revolutionary solutions that add value to every situation - within our company, our industry and in people's daily lives. We never settle. We strive for excellence.

Behaviors: Healthy paranoia, accountable for our mistakes, desire to be better, humble

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of HR experience supporting multiple HR disciplines, ideally within a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution setting.
• Knowledge of HR employment laws and payroll/benefits practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Paylocity experience a plus.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and influence outcomes across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or commitment to pursue.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid role based out of Arbill’s Philadelphia headquarters.
• Standard business hours Monday–Friday; occasional flexibility required for operational needs.
• Regular interaction with warehouse, sales, and corporate teams.