Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistAre you a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment? As an HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting both hourly and salaried employees while partnering closely with Operations, Safety, and Quality teams. This fully onsite position is instrumental in fostering employee engagement, supporting workforce planning, ensuring compliance, and helping create a positive and productive workplace culture.What You'll DoServe as a trusted HR partner for leaders and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment matters.Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and skilled trades positions, including sourcing, screening, hiring events, and agency coordination.Lead onboarding and orientation activities, ensuring compliance with safety and operational training requirements.Manage employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate resolutions.Partner with operations leaders on attendance management, workforce planning, scheduling practices, and overtime compliance.Administer benefits, leave programs, workers' compensation claims, and return-to-work processes.Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while supporting compliance and audit requirements.Assist with performance management, coaching leaders on documentation, development planning, and employee growth.Contribute to engagement initiatives, safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen employee retention and workplace culture.What You BringBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; alternatively, four (4) years of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.2 to 4 years of Human Resources experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.Comfortable working in a fully onsite manufacturing environment where visibility, accessibility, and employee engagement are critical to success.Flexible and willing to occasionally provide support outside of standard daylight hours to ensure employee needs are met, while primarily working a Monday through Friday daylight schedule.Working knowledge of employment laws, employee relations practices, and workforce management in operational settings.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.Experience using HRIS platforms, recruiting systems, and timekeeping tools.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing multiple priorities.Why Join Us?This role provides an opportunity to make a visible impact on workforce engagement, employee development, talent acquisition, and operational success. You'll collaborate with cross-functional leaders and help support the employees who keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.Who We AreRHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures. With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.Come get fired up with our North American team!Apply Today If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your HR expertise with meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.