Human Resources Generalist

LHH is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for a Contract-to-Hire position with a manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, you will join a well-established organization with decades of experience in their field and a strong reputation within the local community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to employee engagement, HR compliance, onboarding, leadership development and training, time and attendance, employee discipline, payroll, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and ranges between $65,000-75,000 per year and, upon conversion, includes several medical insurance options, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match. ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.*** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as an HR partner and point of contact for addressing employee relations and HR matters, exercising sound judgment and minimal supervision Drive initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture Lead and execute comprehensive HR strategies encompassing employment processing, compensation, payroll administration, health and safety, benefits, training and development, records management, and retention programs Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, facilitating resolution of work-related issues and providing guidance on organizational policies and best practices Design and deliver new employee orientations and onboarding programs that align with organizational goals Develop and implement performance management frameworks, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across the organization Partner with managers on performance reviews, coaching, and feedback to drive employee growth and accountability Champion leadership development initiatives to strengthen management capabilities and succession planning Manage employee development programs and training strategies to enhance workforce skills and engagement Lead HR projects and process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing HR operations and employee experience Ensure full compliance with labor laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and oversee audit and reporting processes Provide expert guidance on benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee inquiries QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Ethics, or related field is required Minimum of 3+ years of Human Resources experience is required with a preference toward those with experience within a manufacturing, warehousing, and/or distribution facility Candidates must have strong tech skills and proven experience using an HRIS Must have experience directly and independently managing work-related employee issues and performance management issues Must possess the ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and integrity while executing responsibilities Must have a core knowledge of and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR Must have demonstrated ability to influence and align organizational strategies to maximize talent capability and behaviors Must have experience in partnering with colleagues at all levels of an organization to drive priorities ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.*** Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr