Human Resources Generalist

Med-Mizer Inc. is a leading manufacturer of hospital beds, specialty seating, and safe patient-handling solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products that enhance patient care and safety. This onsite, full-time Human Resources Generalist role supports day-to-day HR administration across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance, while helping foster a positive and engaging workplace culture. The position operates on a four-day workweek (Monday-Thursday) with a flexible schedule to support day and night shift operations in Batesville, IN. Benefits and workplace culture Competitive salary and exempt status Three weeks of paid vacation 401(k) retirement plan with company matching Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available with immediate eligibility. Responsibilities Own the full-cycle recruitment for hourly roles, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, pre-employment steps, offer preparation, and onboarding. Lead new-hire orientations and manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support workforce needs. Administer benefits programs, handling enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, leave administration, workers' compensation claims, and annual open enrollment activities. Serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors on employee relations matters, facilitate conflict resolution, conduct investigations, and support corrective actions and separations. Coordinate and oversee performance evaluations for hourly staff and assist supervisors with development initiatives. Monitor attendance trends, maintain records, track incidents, and contribute to attendance-related initiatives. Assist payroll processing and act as the designated backup for payroll administration. Maintain HR files and compliance documentation, including I-9s, employment verifications, leave records, and OSHA logs as applicable. Support policy administration, recognition programs, company events, and engagement initiatives that promote retention. Enter employee status changes into HR systems and prepare reports to support HR and business objectives. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements. Requirements Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Minimum of three years of human resources experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations practices. Experience conducting interviews, investigations, and administering corrective-action processes. Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Experience administering employer-sponsored health plans. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr