Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist will help run day-to-day HR operations while partnering with leaders and employees across manufacturing operations. This onsite role in Naugatuck, CT supports recruiting, employee relations, benefits, training, compliance, and safety initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and accurate HR execution. Key Responsibilities Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, background checks, drug screens, and onboarding documentation. Support new hire orientation and ensure employees receive required company, HR, compliance, and safety information during onboarding. Assist with benefits administration by answering employee questions, supporting enrollment, handling qualifying life events, and coordinating with carriers or vendors as needed. Support payroll processing by assisting with timekeeping review, attendance tracking, and follow-up to help ensure timely and accurate employee data. Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, employee relations, and other HR topics. Help ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, work rules, and employment practices across assigned employee groups. Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, recordkeeping requirements, and regulatory reporting obligations. Maintain positive working relationships with leaders and employees as a trusted HR resource while upholding appropriate confidentiality. Assist with employee relations matters, including fact-finding, documentation, follow-up, and support for objective workplace investigations. Maintain employee records and HRIS data by updating information as needed and conducting audits to support data accuracy, compliance, and equitable policy administration. Partner with operations and safety leadership to support workplace safety initiatives, including safety communication, training coordination, incident documentation, mandatory reporting, and follow-up on corrective actions. Assist with workers’ compensation administration, including injury reporting, claim documentation, return-to-work coordination, and communication with employees, managers, and third-party administrators. Support compliance with safety policies, OSHA recordkeeping requirements, required postings, and related training documentation. Participate in employee engagement, retention, training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting a positive and productive workplace. Support special projects and other duties as assigned, including occasional evening or weekend coverage based on business needs. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 2 to 5+ years of progressive HR experience. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR software (or willingness to learn). Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow. Technologies Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) HR software HRIS Benefits Competitive Pay Career Growth 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off DailyPay Training Many more! Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing experience Bilingual preferred to support a diverse workforce PHR or SHRM-CP certification Knowledge of HR laws and best practices Experience with workers’ compensation, OSHA recordkeeping, required postings, and workplace safety practices #J-18808-Ljbffr