Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Make a SPLASH with Latham, The Pool Company! At Latham, The Pool Company, we don’t just make swimming pools; As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. The Human Resources Generalist supports the effective delivery of core HR services at the assigned location and serves as a trusted resource for managers and employees. This role is responsible for day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, payroll support, leave coordination, engagement, and talent acquisition support. The HR Generalist partners closely with site leadership and the broader HR team to promote a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace while helping identify and address workforce trends proactively and lead projects In Addition, this role contributes to and leads HR initiatives and projects to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational and business objectives.

Partner closely with Plant Leadership to align HR strategies with operational goals, ensuring workforce plans support production, safety, quality, and costobjectives.

Act as a trusted advisor by coaching and training supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement by modeling strong HR leadership and reinforcing company values.

Leads and manage employee relations investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment laws

Support full-cycle recruiting efforts including workforce planning, talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, etc.)

Participate in and lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business

The ideal candidate is both operationally strong and strategically minded, with the ability to influence leaders, mitigate risk, and drive a high-performance culture aligned with businessobjectives.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

3-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment

Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

Proven ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters and conduct investigations

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide recommendations

Excellent project management skills

Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6%, and financial protection benefits

Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays

Mental health, family care, and financial wellness resources

** Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Human Resources Generalist

Employment Type: On-site

Status: Full-time

Bonus: Latham, The Pool Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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