Human Resources Operations Generalist - Bonded Abrasives, Manufacturing

The Human Resources Operations Generalist provides comprehensive Human Resources support to a dynamic, multishift manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with frontline leaders, employees, Operations, and HR leadership to strengthen employee relations, ensure compliance, support talent acquisition, drive performance management, and enhance workforce capability.-

Grounded in Saint-Gobain's Values and the TEC culture of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration, the HR Generalist fosters a workplace where employees are respected, informed, supported, and engaged. The role contributes directly to safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and policy questions.

• Partners with HR in supporting fair and thorough investigations while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and respect.

• Promote a culture of trust and open communication consistent with TEC principles and Saint Gobain's values.

Compliance

• Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.

• Maintain audit ready documentation and support compliance reporting, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Apply policies consistently to empower leaders and reinforce fairness across the workforce.

Frontline Leadership Support

• Partner with HR to support supervisors and managers with coaching, corrective action, attendance, and conflict resolution.

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance that empowers leaders and promotes consistent, transparent decision making.

• Reinforce expectations and company standards in a way that strengthens performance and collaboration.

Talent Acquisition

• Support recruiting activities for hourly and early career salaried roles, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and selection.

• Collaborate with operations to ensure workforce plans align to staffing needs, shift coverage, and production schedules.

• Lead onboarding activities to ensure new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and connected to our culture from day one.

HR Metrics

• Maintain and analyze HR data including turnover, absenteeism, headcount, staffing, and employee relations metrics.

• Use insights to inform decision making, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity in HRIS and timekeeping systems.

Collaboration & Cross Functional Partnership

• Actively participate in Gemba walks at manufacturing sites to observe operations, engage with employees, and gather insights on workplace culture and employee needs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives by participating in training sessions, facilitating employee engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and workforce development.

• Works closely with Operations, EHS, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Corporate HR.

• Participate in engagement activities, training efforts, and recognition programs to strengthen plant culture.

• Build strong relationships at all levels to reinforce collaboration and shared goals.

• Manage competing priorities; while recognizing when to escalate.

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or related field, preferred.

• 2+ years HR Generalist experience; manufacturing or industrial environment, preferred.

• SHRM SCP or SPHR certification, preferred.

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and frontline leadership support, strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills, required.

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

The Saint-Gobain Bonded Abrasives manufacturing facility is the manufacturer of bonded abrasives; natural or synthetic grains molded into numerous shapes of grinding wheels. Super abrasive Wheels manufactures products using the world's hardest materials: diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) and are in the form of grinding wheels; used to shape materials that are too hard or too fragile for conventional abrasives.

Being a global company with a legacy dating back to 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths. -We are one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us. -Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. -

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at View email address on click.appcast.io .

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life.-

Be Well, Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.-

Health and Wellbeing -- Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. -

-- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance -

-- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options -

-- LiveWell Wellness Program -

-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -

-- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave-

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. -

-- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan -

-- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability -

-- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance -

Additional Benefits -- Helping shape the experience and impact you want:-

-- Commuter Benefits -

-- Group Legal -

-- Identity Theft Protection -

-- Auto and Home Insurance -

-- Pet Insurance and Discounts -

-- Back-up Child and Elder Care -

-- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program -

-- Volunteer Day -

-- Tools Allowance -

-- Company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses