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: 

• Bachelor’s 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.