Human Resources Assistant

HR Generalist

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we'd love to hear from you!

The HR Generalist is responsible for hourly recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, attendance administration, and daily HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce. This role owns the full cycle of hourly hiring and supports employees and supervisors through consistent execution of HR processes.

Location: On-site Schedule: Day shift with flexibility to come in early for third shift one to two times per month

Pay Range: Starting at $50,000 annually. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.

What You'll Do:

• Own full-cycle hourly recruiting across all shifts
• Post jobs, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and issue offers
• Manage candidate communication and pre-employment requirements
• Conduct new hire orientation and required safety training
• Enter, update, and maintain employee data in the HRIS system
• Process weekly hourly payroll and audit timekeeping accuracy
• Track employee attendance and maintain attendance points per policy
• Issue attendance-related disciplinary documentation as required
• Maintain personnel files and HR documentation
• Process employee status changes, corrective actions, and terminations
• Provide guidance on basic employee concerns and policy questions
• Track training completion and support engagement initiatives
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and HR communications
• Administer and maintain the Progressive Discipline Program for non-exempt employees
• Review disciplinary actions and termination recommendations with supervisors and HR leadership
• Maintain personnel, medical, and terminated employee files in accordance with record retention requirements
• Maintain and track performance appraisals for non-exempt employees
• Maintain accurate facility headcount and hire accordingly
• Process employee transactions including status changes, promotions, wage changes, and terminations
• Support positive employee relations through communication and engagement initiatives
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, and illnesses to supervision immediately
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and employment regulations
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Competitive pay
• Matching 401K
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–4 years of HR or recruiting experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Schedule flexibility
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Weekly hourly payroll experience
• Experience with HRIS systems such as Dayforce

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.