HR Generalist

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support in a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a visible, trusted, and approachable resource for employees and leaders while supporting the employee experience, compliance, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems, and other key HR processes. Job Responsibilities Support day‑to‑day Human Resource operations for employees and leadership across the manufacturing facility. Serve as a visible and approachable HR resource for employees, helping answer questions related to policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, leave, and general workplace matters. Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations, including reviewing company policies, safety expectations, benefits information, attendance requirements, workplace expectations, and required onboarding paperwork. Partner with supervisors and managers to support employee relations, coaching, documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution. Assist with recruiting and hiring efforts, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, coordinating pre‑employment requirements, and supporting the onboarding process. Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, HRIS data, attendance records, and other required documentation. Support timekeeping, attendance tracking, payroll preparation, and resolution of employee payroll or scheduling questions. Help ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, safety requirements, and applicable workplace regulations. Assist with benefits administration, including employee questions, enrollment support, life‑event changes, and communication of available programs. Coordinate training activities, required certifications, and employee development programs as needed for production and support teams. Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, communication efforts, and culture‑building initiatives within the facility. Assist with investigations, employee concerns, and workplace issue resolution while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Support leave administration, including FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation, accommodations, and return‑to‑work coordination as applicable. Partner with Safety, Operations, and department leaders to reinforce safe work practices and support a positive, productive work environment. Assist with off‑boarding activities, including exit paperwork, system updates, final pay coordination, and exit interviews when applicable. Prepare HR reports, track key metrics, and support audits related to staffing, attendance, turnover, compliance, and employee records. Perform other HR administrative duties and special projects as needed to support business needs and employee success as assigned by the Human Resources Manager. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred, with 3–5 years of related Human Resources experience required; preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment. Proven experience supporting core HR functions, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits, HRIS, payroll/timekeeping, compliance, and employee record‑keeping. Experience conducting or supporting new hire orientation, including completion of onboarding paperwork, policy review, benefits overview, and coordination with operations and safety teams. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and applicant tracking systems; experience with Kronos/UKG, Ceridian, or similar systems preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, supervisors, managers, and external partners. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate employee records, files, reports, and documentation. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Ability to build trust, remain approachable, and serve as a visible HR resource on the plant floor and across the organization. Demonstrated ability to support employee engagement, communication, training coordination, and culture‑building initiatives. Strong awareness of workplace safety practices and the ability to partner with operations and safety teams to support a safe work environment. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility as needed. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to prevent errors and ensure SOX compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting employees, strengthening HR processes, and contributing to a safe, respectful, and engaging workplace culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr