Human Resources Generalist - Plant Operations

The Human Resources Generalist – Plant Operations provides on-site, full-spectrum human resources support for our hourly manufacturing, distribution center, and plant leadership teams. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality HR service delivery across payroll, recruiting, temporary staffing, safety, leave administration, workers’ compensation, employee relations, and compliance. This HR Generalist partners closely with supervisors, managers, and the Plant Manager to promote a safe, positive, and high-performance culture within the manufacturing environment. Typical hours will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Who We Are Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™ —for our customers, our communities, and our people. With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive. The Value We Offer Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Prescription Plan 401(k) with company match Tuition Assistance Disability Plan Paid Vacation and Holidays Health Club Reimbursement Bonus program Wellness program Payroll & HR Administration Process hourly employee payroll accurately and on time each week, ensuring compliance with company policies, court orders, and applicable wage and hour laws. Support salaried payroll processing on an as-needed basis. Maintain and enter employee data in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all records. Process job changes, status changes, and terminations for hourly staff. Prepare reports and metrics related to headcount, turnover, and other HR activities. Recruiting & Staffing Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly plant positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding. Serve as primary liaison with temporary staffing agencies — managing requisitions, tracking headcount, and ensuring billing accuracy and compliance with contract terms. Lead new hire orientation and onboarding processes for new plant employees. Safety & Workers’ Compensation Maintain OSHA-required tracking and reporting documentation, including Forms 300 and 300A, ensuring accuracy and timely posting in accordance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the Plant Manager and Safety Team to promote and reinforce a culture of safety, participate in incident investigations when possible, and ensure compliance records are properly maintained. File workers’ compensation claims and documentation after receiving the Accident Report from the Supervisor. Work with Plant Management to support timely and effective return-to-work processes. Plant Management and the Safety/ERT Team are primarily responsible for coordinating and accompanying OSHA visits or inspections, and for addressing any citations or corrective actions. Leave & Attendance Management Administer employee leaves of absence (FMLA, short term disability, etc.) and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr