SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - RECRUITMENT/EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Summary: The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering and supporting the full range of human resources functions at CMC, serving as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership. This role blends hands-on HR operations, including payroll coordination, timekeeping, benefits administration, and leave management, with broader responsibilities such as recruiting, employee relations, and compliance in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in sustaining a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture across both our Huxley and Madrid, Iowa locations.

HR Operations & Employee Support

Serve as a trusted, day-to-day HR partner to leadership and employees, building strong working relationships and promoting a positive workplace environment.
Administer bi-weekly payroll and timekeeping, serving as the primary point of contact for payroll, time entry, and benefits inquiries.
Administer employee benefit programs, including annual open enrollment, carrier billing reconciliation, and retirement plan coordination.
Coordinate temporary staffing needs with outside agency partners, including punch tracking reconciliation and invoice review.
Maintain accurate personnel records and data integrity across HR systems.
Administer leave-of-absence and workers' compensation claims in coordination with carriers, including return-to-work coordination in accordance with state requirements.
Manage unemployment insurance claims and respond to employment and income verification requests.
HR Management & Compliance

Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures, tracking regulatory updates to keep policy current and consistently applied across the organization.
Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for all open positions and maintain job descriptions and interview guides.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring timely, well-documented case management and issuing disciplinary and separation documentation as needed.
Administer the performance review cycle and coach managers on delivering clear, ongoing performance feedback; Develop, maintain, and update the employee handbook and company policies.
Design and deliver compliance and skills training programs.
Support employee engagement and culture initiatives, including internal communication efforts across bilingual teams.
Partner with department leaders and counsel employees on training, development, and career planning.
Coordinate with outside partners and advisors on policy review and compliance-adjacent matters, escalating to manager or outside counsel for matters requiring specialized guidance.
Analyze workforce and headcount data to support leadership decision-making.
Work is generally performed in an office setting with regular exposure to the production floor environment. Occasional travel between company locations.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; 5+ years of progressive HR experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 3+ years of HR experience with demonstrated, hands-on generalist responsibility.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification is a plus.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Proficient with HRIS, payroll, and learning management systems.
Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage a broad range of concurrent HR responsibilities and shifting priorities.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.