HR Generalist

Northborough - 10A Forbes 10A Forbes Rd Northborough, Town of, MA 01532, USA We are seeking a motivated and people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to employees and leaders, supporting a wide range of HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, benefits administration, and compliance. The HR Generalist will play an active role in fostering a positive workplace culture while helping drive business and workforce success. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources. As our organization continues to grow, you will have opportunities to expand your skills, take on new responsibilities, lead projects, and advance within the HR function. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and passionate about supporting employees while contributing to continuous improvement across the organization. Summary The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for working closely with HR and site management to build and maintain a company culture centered around engagement and productivity. This position works across many functional areas including: payroll, employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance. This role will report directly to the on-site HR Manager. Tasks and Responsibilities Provides excellent customer service to our employee population by acting as a resource to the workforce while modeling Trelleborg’s core values and acting as a champion of company culture. Supports recruitment efforts as needed by scheduling and conducting interviews, administering assessments, arranging travel and maintaining the applicant tracking system. Maintains accurate employee records in the HRIS system. Input data into HRIS for payroll records, information related to new hires, terminations, wage verifications, status changes, etc. Respond to payroll inquiries and requests. Supports benefits administration, including employee communication and enrollment. Works with third party administrator for FMLA, STD, and state leaves to ensure compliance. Plan and facilitate onboarding for all new hires. Contributes to the development and realization of department goals, objectives and systems. Supporting employee engagement initiatives and events. Partners with managers and supervisors on performance concerns. Assists in resolving workplace conflicts and disputes. Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Creates and maintains work instructions for department processes. Conducts exit interviews as directed. May include administrative tasks to support on-going building management. Serves as a backup to other HR functions as needed. Other tasks or special projects as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business or other related field. Minimum 1 year of Human Resource related experience Action-oriented, strong interpersonal, organization and multi-tasking skills Strong communication and analytical skills Must demonstrate sensitivity and discretion with regard to confidential information Problem-solving mentality with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to consult and lead people. Influence without authority Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer. Compensation range: $60,000-$75,000 annually Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr