Sr. HR Generalist

PTI, LLC (a subsidiary of NMC International SA) is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to be the primary on-site HR partner for our Hickory plant. In this hands-on role, you’ll support employees and leaders across shifts, help resolve workplace concerns, and work with plant leadership on staffing, performance, development, and retention.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you’ll be a visible and approachable presence in the facility. We’re looking for someone who can manage day-to-day HR needs independently while spotting workforce trends and helping leaders address them. 

What you’ll do 

• Advise employees, supervisors, and plant leaders on employee relations, performance, attendance, company policies, and other HR matters. 


• Handle employee concerns, counseling, investigations, and corrective actions, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate. 


• Coordinate recruiting and hiring, from job postings and interviews through offers, pre-employment steps, orientation, and onboarding. 


• Support leave and accommodation processes, including matters involving FMLA and ADA. 


• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and process personnel changes, including promotions, transfers, pay changes, and terminations. 


• Serve as the plant’s point of contact for payroll, benefits, HR systems, and related employee questions. 


• Partner with leaders on performance reviews, employee development, workforce planning, and succession planning. 


• Track turnover, absenteeism, staffing, time-to-fill, and engagement to identify opportunities for improvement. 


• Support employee communication, recognition, retention initiatives, and organizational changes. 


• Coordinate HR training and partner with EHS and plant leadership to support a strong safety culture. 

What you’ll bring 

• At least four years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist role supporting both hourly and salaried employees. 


• Experience handling employee relations matters and workplace investigations with sound judgment and discretion. 


• Working knowledge of U.S. employment practices, including leave and accommodations. 


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization. 


• The ability to manage competing priorities, follow issues through resolution, and balance immediate plant needs with longer-term workforce goals. 


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using an HR information system. 


• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.


• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.