HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide dedicated, onsite HR support for a manufacturing facility of approximately 90 employees.

This is a broad, hands-on A-to-Z HR Generalist position supporting both hourly manufacturing employees and salaried leadership. The HR Generalist will partner closely with the Plant Manager and site leadership while taking ownership of recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, workforce planning, retention, and other day-to-day HR needs.

The position offers significant autonomy and is ideal for someone who enjoys being visible with employees, building relationships on the manufacturing floor, and taking ownership of HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to approximately 90 employees, primarily hourly manufacturing employees
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager, supervisors, and site leadership
• Manage employee relations matters and help de-escalate and resolve workplace concerns
• Recruit for hourly manufacturing positions and coordinate hiring for exempt, non-exempt, and temporary employees
• Manage temporary labor and staffing agency relationships
• Conduct ongoing sourcing and interviewing to develop a strong candidate pipeline
• Support succession planning and talent bench development
• Coordinate onboarding and follow up with new employees to support successful integration
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Communicate benefits information and assist with open enrollment
• Coordinate workers' compensation matters as needed
• Process employment changes including hires, terminations, compensation changes, and position changes
• Conduct hourly wage studies and make recommendations to maintain market competitiveness
• Maintain HR records and compliance documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements
• Support EHS training, safety communications, and operational safety audits
• Attend local job fairs and develop community recruiting relationships
• Help establish and improve HR processes as the facility continues to grow and evolve

Facility & Workforce

• Approximately 90 employees
• Approximately 10-12 salaried/exempt employees
• Majority of workforce consists of hourly manufacturing employees
• Approximately 7-8 current openings
• Long-tenured employee population with future retirements anticipated
• Strong focus on recruiting, retention, succession planning, and workforce development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience required
• Associate degree required ; bachelor's degree preferred
• Manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and HR compliance
• Comfortable working directly with hourly employees and operations leadership
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Systems

• Dayforce is used for HR functions, benefits, and recruiting

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a fully onsite manufacturing HR position . The facility operates across multiple shifts, so flexibility is important.

• Monday-Friday
• Typical HR presence will generally begin around 7:00 AM
• May occasionally need to arrive as early as 6:00 AM or stay later to connect with employees on different shifts
• Must be comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor
• Must be able to wear required PPE
• No travel required