Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

For over 100 years, Spincraft has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers' greatest manufacturing challenges. Leading in metal forming solutions partnered for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and more, Spincraft's mission has formed a division, Standex Aerospace & Defense, a part of the global Standex International team, with four locations worldwide.

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of HR operations within a unionized environment. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR services across employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Support daily HR operations, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding processes
• Own weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate timekeeping, wage calculations, and compliance with union contracts and wage and hour laws
• Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including interpretation of contract language and consistent application of terms
• Assist in managing union-related matters, including grievance intake, documentation, investigation support, and resolution tracking
• Support employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage and eligibility
• Coordinate and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave policies; ensure compliance and proper documentation
• Support workers' compensation processes, including incident reporting, claim coordination, and return-to-work tracking
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HRIS systems
• Generate HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and compliance requirements
• Participate in investigations related to employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions
• Collaborate with HR leadership and operations to ensure consistent HR practices across the organization
• Collaborate with divisional and corporate HR teams to implement global HR programs
• Assist with training initiatives and employee communications related to HR policies and programs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
• Complete projects as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 2–5+ years of HR experience
• Familiarity with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations
• Experience supporting payroll, talent acquisition, and leave management is highly preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates high level of Emotional Intelligence when dealing with all levels of the company, clients, and vendors
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other software
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage time, multitask, and pay close attention to details
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.