Human Resource Generalist

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Founded and family‐owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‐of-the‐art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership. As a member of the Rhoads team, you'll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The HR Generalist will be supporting our 2nd shift workforce and is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support and services to the organization. This role involves handling various HR functions, primarily in support of the touch-labor workforce of the company. The HR Generalist I works closely with employees and the operations department to ensure effective HR practices and support the overall HR strategy of the company to production goals.

Schedule: This role will work a mid-shift schedule to support the second-shift workforce. The schedule is designed to increase HR presence and accessibility during later operating hours while providing sufficient overlap with the broader HR team, leadership, and day-to-day business operations. The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted HR partner to second-shift employees and supervisors, supporting employee relations, performance management, workforce needs, policy interpretation, and other general HR matters.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Act as a liaison between the touch labor employees and operations management team.
• Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, attendance, and other general concerns.
• Assist with the disciplinary process to ensure timely, consistent, and appropriate intervention in line with the company work rules and the union collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and counsel employees in addressing workplace issues, mediating conflicts, and conducting workplace investigations to facilitate positive employee relations.
• Help facilitate and coordinate employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and track attendance, using HRIS and time-keeping systems to record time-off and similar attendance events for payroll and billing purposes. Assist in employee leave facilitation and tracking.
• Analyze HR/operations data, prepare reports, monitor trends, and present findings to management for decision-making and workforce planning.
• Assist with performance appraisal processes, provide guidance to managers, and help develop performance improvement plans to drive operations objectives.
• Maintain employee personnel files/records.
• Maintain/update the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other various operations systems, ensuring accurate data. Generate reports and analyze data.
• Provide communication to the touch-labor workforce regarding operations initiatives, policies, and events.
• Provide additional support to the operations management team as needed.
• Other duties and tasks as needed.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• US citizenship required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a human resources or labor relations role required.
• Proven experience supporting the operations department in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or similar industrial environment required.
• Prior experience working with a unionized workforce required.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that supports employees on second shift. Must be able to work flexible hours, including arriving early and staying late as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Excel.
• Must be a self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with shop floor engagement.

The Work Environment at Rhoads:

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.

What Rhoads Can Offer You:

• Competitive health insurance packages
• 401k matching
• PTO

Our Location:

• We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed "the coolest shipyard in America."

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.