HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.

Plant HR Generalist

Wright, KY | On-site

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.

What is a Plant HR Generalist?

The Plant Human Resources Generalist serves as the primary HR partner for our Interplastic division out at our Ft. Wright manufacturing facility, supporting leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role plays a key part in shaping the employee experience by driving talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, payroll support, and engagement initiatives.

This is a highly visible and collaborative role that partners closely with plant leadership to build a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees while helping drive business results through effective people practices.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands‑on—someone who can balance day-to-day HR responsibilities while remaining engaged with employees on the plant floor and within the business.

What You Can Expect to Do as a Plant HR Generalist:

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.

Conduct employee investigations related to workplace concerns, policy violations, and conflict resolution.

Partner with leaders on coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and development plans.

Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture.

Assist leaders in navigating complex employee situations while minimizing organizational risk.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and plant-based positions, from sourcing through offer acceptance.

Build local talent pipelines through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and recruiting events.

Coordinate onboarding activities and facilitate new hire orientation.

Support employees with benefits-related questions and coordinate with corporate HR as needed.

Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processing in partnership with supervisors and payroll teams.

Compliance, Training & Culture

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Assist with policy implementation and employee communications.

Support training initiatives and compliance-related learning requirements.

Partner with EHS and plant leadership on safety initiatives and workers' compensation matters.

Support employee recognition, communication, and engagement activities.

What We’re Looking For in A Plant HR Generalist:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

3+ years of Human Resources experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, leave administration, and compliance activities.

Experience with HRIS systems and payroll or timekeeping processes.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or industrial operations.

PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification.

Experience supporting multiple employee groups or facilities.

Familiarity with ADP or other HRIS/ATS systems.

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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