HR Generalist

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time. Position Summary The HR Generalist supports assigned business units by providing day-to-day HR partnership and guidance to managers and employees. This role is responsible for supporting recruiting, employee relations, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, and HR reporting, while helping leaders address people-related issues in alignment with company policy and business needs. The ideal candidate will have a solid HR foundation, good judgment, and the ability to build effective working relationships with managers. This role is a good fit for an HR professional who can balance hands-on execution with developing business partnership skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HR Business Support Support assigned departments/divisions as the primary HR contact for day-to-day HR matters Partner with managers to understand staffing needs, employee concerns, and operational priorities Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employee issues Escalate more complex or high-risk matters as appropriate Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned departments/divisions Partner with hiring managers on job requirements, candidate review, interview coordination, and hiring progress Monitor recruiting activity and work with the in-house recruiter to provide updates on pipeline status, open positions, and hiring challenges Support workforce planning discussions and hiring needs for assigned business areas Performance & Talent Management Support the performance management process for assigned groups Guide managers on performance documentation, employee feedback, and follow-up actions Assist with talent review, employee development, and retention discussions Help identify employee performance or engagement concerns and escalat as needed Employee Relations & HR Advisory Respond to employee relations issues in a timely, fair, and consistent manner Support managers with attendance issues, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and corrective action documentation Conduct initial fact‑finding and support investigations, as appropriate Maintain compliance with company policy and employment practices Onboarding & Offboarding Manage onboarding and orientation for new hires within supported functions Partner with managers to support a smooth onboarding experience Oversee offboarding activities, including exit interviews and required documentation Track and summarize exit trends for assigned groups HR Reporting & Analysis Prepare and review HR data related to headcount, turnover, hiring activity, and employee status changes Provide basic insights to managers on recruiting progress, turnover trends, and staffing activity Support reporting needs for assigned departments/divisions Help identify trends and areas needing follow‑up Competencies Good working knowledge of core HR practices and employment processes Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build credibility with managers and employees Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Problem‑solving mindset with a customer‑service approach Ability to balance hands‑on HR support with developing business partnership capability Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or similar role in corporate environment Experience supporting recruiting, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, and manager guidance Experience working with HRIS and HR reporting, ADP WFN preferred Experience supporting business leaders or department managers preferred Manufacturing, operations, or multi‑department support experience preferred RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr