Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in managing day-to-day HR operations across the organization, specifically overseeing all hiring functions for plant operations and supporting broader HR initiatives. The Generalist will collaborate closely with the HR Manager to implement HR strategies, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This role will also contribute to benefits administration and employee development efforts, helping to foster a positive, productive work environment.

• Assist with all plant hiring functions, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and selection.

• Assist with the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires by coordinating orientation sessions and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.

• Serve as a key contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance on company policies and addressing employee relations issues.

• Mediate conflicts and facilitate effective communication between employees and management.

• Assist managers with performance management, including performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions as needed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in Dayforce, ensuring compliance with all internal policies and legal requirements.

• Assist in benefits administration, including open enrollment periods and ongoing employee support for benefits-related queries.

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws, helping to mitigate legal risks.

• Assist the HR Manager or Director in implementing employee engagement initiatives, including wellness programs, recognition events, and team-building activities.

• Oversee the summer internship and high school scholarship programs.

• Collaborate with the HR team on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other HR duties as assigned, ensuring alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the HR department.

• Education: Bachelor's

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, with a specific focus on recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. Hands-on experience with Dayforce or other HRIS systems is required. Strong understanding of employment laws, HR policies, and benefits administration.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.

• Ability to build strong relationships, handle sensitive employee issues, and maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address employee concerns quickly and professionally.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR practices, including recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when handling HR documentation and employee data.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care and professionalism.

#ind-exempt

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Company Description

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.