Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive HR support to employees and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, HR compliance, training and maintaining accurate employee records. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers while helping ensure HR policies and practices are consistently applied across the organization .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and supervisors.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues professionally and promptly.
• Conduct employee investigations and document findings.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Promote positive employee relations and a respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for hourly and salaried positions.
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Conduct background checks, pre-employment requirements, and new-hire paperwork.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding.
• Monitor attendance and assist leaders with consistent application of attendance policies.
• Administer and track applicable leave programs in coordination with HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate leave and attendance documentation.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information and personnel files.
• Process HR transactions and maintain HRIS records.
• Assist with payroll-related HR inquiries and employee changes.
• Support employee recognition, engagement, and retention programs.
• Participate in employee meetings, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct or assist with stay interviews and employee feedback activities.
• Identify trends and recommend opportunities to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Provide HR support on the production floor.
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Work effectively in a 24/7 or shift-based manufacturing environment, as applicable.
• Back up to HR Coordinator/Back up to HR Manager .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. Additional related work experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• SHRM/PHR certified preferred
• Minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience
• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing employees
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding and leave administration
• Experience with employee investigations and corrective actions
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and related HR systems

Key Competencies:

• Employee Relations
• Communication
• Leadership Partnership
• Conflict Resolution
• Recruiting & Retention
• HR Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality
• Organization & Follow-Through
• Customer Service
• Data & HR Analytics

Physical/Work Environment: This position may require regular movement throughout a manufacturing facility and interaction with employees working in production areas. The HR Generalist must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and following all applicable safety requirements and PPE guidelines.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.