Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a growing transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role will partner with managers and employees across the business to help maintain effective people practices, ensure compliance, and support day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings broad human resources experience across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, records administration, and payroll support.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with department leaders and team members to address employee relations matters, performance concerns, and routine HR questions while promoting consistent application of company policies.
• Help create, update, and roll out human resources policies, procedures, and related documentation to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain organized and accurate personnel records, prepare HR reports, and ensure employee data is kept current within HR systems.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities by assisting with sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating assessments, and helping move selected candidates through offer and onboarding stages.
• Coordinate and deliver onboarding and orientation activities to help employees transition successfully into the organization.
• Provide backup coverage for payroll processes and assist with accurate processing when needed.
• Contribute to benefits administration and other core HR programs to support employees throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Participate in additional HR initiatives and special projects that improve people processes and overall department performance.• 3+ years of experience in a human resources generalist or closely related HR role.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, HR administration, and employment law compliance.
• Experience supporting recruitment activities, including full-cycle hiring, campus recruiting, or corporate recruiting.
• Ability to assist with onboarding, orientation, and employee record management in an organized and detail-focused manner.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and maintaining accurate personnel data and reporting.
• Experience providing payroll backup support and assisting with benefits-related processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at multiple levels.