HR Generalist - Recruiting & Employee Engagement

Reports To: Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Position Summary The HR Generalist provides broad, hands-on human resources support across employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HR systems, compliance, payroll support, and organizational initiatives. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, responds to questions regarding HR policies and procedures, and helps resolve workplace concerns using sound employee-relations practices.
The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with longer-term projects in a fast-paced manufacturing and corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Support Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace practices.
Support employee-relations matters and help resolve concerns professionally and consistently.
Support internal communication efforts and employee-engagement initiatives.
Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing positions.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and support effective hiring decisions.
Help ensure new employees receive a consistent and positive onboarding experience.
HR Operations & Compliance Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, programs, and procedures.
Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and HR system information.
Assist employees with benefit-related questions and administrative needs.
Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Support workplace safety and sanitation requirements.
Projects & Process Improvement Participate in cross-functional projects involving HR, production, and senior leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, communication, and employee support.
Assist with training programs that improve employee capabilities and organizational performance.
Manage multiple assignments and projects while meeting established deadlines.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of professional human resources experience.
Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, HR administration, and compliance activities.
Strong organizational, teamwork, and project-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or another recognized HR certification.
Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting employees across multiple facilities or business locations.
Travel & Physical Requirements Ability to travel between company offices, manufacturing facilities, sales locations, showrooms, and supplier sites as needed.
Expected travel is approximately 5-10%.
Salary: $70,000-75,000 w/ 3 % bonus structure

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