HR Generalist

About the role

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive Human Resources support for plant operations and distribution in a lean manufacturing environment. This role is the primary driver of employee relations and workplace investigations, partnering closely with leaders and employees to ensure fair, consistent, and timely resolution of concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead, conduct, and document investigations involving harassment, discrimination, workplace misconduct, safety incidents, and policy violations.
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommended corrective actions; escalate high-risk issues as needed.
• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for employee relations concerns.
• Coach supervisors and managers on ER topics, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Identify ER trends and partner with leadership to address root causes.
• Promote a safe culture and consistent safety awareness.
• Avoid HR practices compliance with federal and state laws.
• Afford assistance with the administration of Workers Compensation Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive HR information.
• Facilitate staffing processes (managing RPO process and communications) with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll data.
• Afford assistance with onboarding, pre-employment processes, and HR orientation.
• Assists with the development of and/or facilitation of training for all employees on plant policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Inclusion, etc.
• Assists with or leads HR initiatives, such as succession planning, Open Enrollment, engagement surveys, etc.
• Maintain applicable HR metrics such as Time-to-Fill, Employee Relations Log, etc.
• Afford assistance with processing / auditing timecards for non-exempt payroll.
• Complete audits to ensure accuracy.
• Build strong relationships across all levels.
• Liaise with state agencies and vendors.
• Perform new hire reviews.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration required.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment. Multi-site HR support experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with Workday HRIS preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.

Preferred Education, Training, And Experience Requirements

• PHR/SPHR certification.

Additional Information

Travel between sites is required. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Communication & Collaboration

Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Drive & Execution

Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

Pay, Schedule, & Benefits

Working Hours: Normal working hours will be 7:30 - 4:00 pm. This position will be based at our Fostoria Ohio Distribution Center with shared time at our Old Fort Production Facility.