Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist supports a manufacturing plant in Ashland City, TN by delivering comprehensive HR services across the employee lifecycle. This role focuses on onboarding, administering HR policies and procedures, handling employee relations, supporting performance appraisal processes, and managing benefits and leave programs. The HR Generalist also contributes to workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives, promotes a positive workplace culture, and ensures compliance with labor laws and HR policies. This position provides day-to-day HR support to both employees and leadership and reports to the Plant HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR services and support to managers and employees to ensure effective human resource management across the plant.
• Conduct training sessions on HR policies, procedures, and programs to support employee understanding and compliance.
• Investigate informal and formal employee complaints, document findings, and support fair and consistent resolution of employee relations issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records while implementing strong data privacy and security processes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries related to benefits programs, policies, performance management, employee grievances, and HR processes.
• Support performance management activities, including coaching managers on processes and helping facilitate performance appraisals.
• Assist with business event implementation, workforce balancing, and new employee orientation to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Respond to employee and management questions about HR policies, processes, and procedures, using established guidelines and prescribed responses.
• Implement and maintain departmental procedures, EEO/AA logs and reports, and personnel records to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Provide general administrative support for daily HR departmental operations and training programs.
• Process and track leave-related information, including Leave of Absence, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other leave issues, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance and retention of personnel files and records in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Lead and support employee retention and engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Participate in confidential investigations of complex employee relations issues as needed, ensuring professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare documentation for and represent the organization at unemployment hearings when required.
• Support fast-paced, high-volume HR operations in a plant environment, including employee relations, onboarding, policy communication, and compliance activities.
• Be visible and accessible on the plant floor and support multiple shifts as needed to address HR needs across the operation.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in supporting overall plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working in an HR environment with a strong understanding of human resource practices.
• 2+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience supporting day-to-day HR operations.
• Experience supporting fast-paced, high-volume HR operations, ideally in a manufacturing, plant, or operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, including handling employee concerns, documentation, and informal and formal investigations.
• Experience with leave administration, including FMLA, Leave of Absence, and Workers’ Compensation processes.
• Strong HR compliance knowledge, including working knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, record retention requirements, EEO/AA reporting, and personnel file management.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ensure the accuracy and completeness of HR records.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, with familiarity with UltiPro or a similar HR management system.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and familiarity with Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written communication, strong proofreading abilities, and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Comfort working onsite in a plant environment and supporting multiple shifts as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience with onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee benefits administration.
• Experience in human resources functions such as recruiting, payroll support, HR administration, and talent management.
• Experience supporting performance management and appraisal processes.
• Exposure to workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Full proficiency in English, with Spanish language skills preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands in a high-volume environment.
• Comfort representing the organization in external proceedings such as unemployment hearings.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position based in a manufacturing plant environment in Ashland City, TN. The role operates within plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, as well as plant grounds that run on three shifts with frequent weekend operations. The position may require work beyond standard hours, including coverage on different shifts and occasional weekends or holidays, to support operational needs. The work setting includes exposure to both high and low temperatures and loud noise levels typical of a manufacturing facility. The HR Generalist is expected to be present and visible on the plant floor, interacting regularly with employees and leaders across all shifts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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