HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time, On-Site

Company: Gratz Pilates

Gratz Pilates is the original manufacturer of the world's finest Pilates equipment. Based in Philadelphia, we are a nearly 100-year-old "start-up"—combining a rich heritage and pride in American craftsmanship with high growth, cutting-edge technology, and innovation. Our team includes skilled factory employees, operations professionals, and corporate staff.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist who can partner with leadership to develop our people, strengthen our workplace culture, and support day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Management & Development: Own & partner with leadership and department managers to develop and implement employee training plans, performance review programs, career development opportunities, and employee retention initiatives.
• Leadership & Manager Support: Work closely with senior leadership, department managers, and frontline supervisors to improve team performance, coach employees, address workplace challenges, and build effective teams.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted, approachable HR resource for factory and office employees. Address employee concerns, attendance, performance issues, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations with professionalism and fairness.
• Recruiting & Onboarding: Partner with Gratz's recruiting team and hiring managers to support hiring efforts, decisions, new-hire orientation, onboarding, and successful employee integration.
• HR Operations: Owner of benefits administration & annual renewal, employee leave, HRIS records, and day-to-day HR activities. Support the weekly payroll process.
• Compliance: Ensure HR policies, practices, and required training comply with federal, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia employment regulations.
• Employee Engagement: Drive recognition programs, employee feedback, and initiatives that improve morale, productivity, and retention.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen HR processes, management practices, and employee development programs as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or another operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing employee training, performance management, and talent development programs.
• Strong employee relations experience, including coaching managers and resolving workplace concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, frontline supervisors, and hourly production employees.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping our most important asset (people) thrive at Gratz. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable partnering with senior executives on talent development, coaching frontline managers on employee performance, and taking the time to listen to and support individual factory employees.

This person should be approachable, patient, organized, practical, and proactive, with strong follow-through and a passion for helping employees grow. This person also needs to have a strong business sense—focusing efforts that will truly move the dial.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a historic American manufacturing company experiencing an exciting period of growth.