HR Generalist

Job Summary

The HR Generalist serves as a key partner to leaders across designated client groups, providing hands-on human resources support in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role delivers frontline guidance on employee relations, compliance, staffing, and workforce programs while collaborating closely with senior HR team members to drive consistent, fair, and development-focused HR practices. The HR Generalist manages non-exempt recruiting, oversees critical compliance activities, supports Workers' Compensation and return-to-work processes, and contributes to organizational effectiveness through project-based initiatives. With a strong focus on employee advocacy, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence, this role helps ensure a safe, productive, and engaged workplace.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary HR contact, responding to employee inquiries at all levels, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining strict confidentiality of all personnel information.
• Administer Workday processes including employee data management, reporting, and coordination of all employment actions (new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, payroll changes, etc.); lead New Hire Orientation.
• Manage employee relations issues in a manufacturing environment, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and escalating concerns to HR leadership when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external programs such as ADA, FMLA, payroll audits, Workers Compensation, Return‑to‑Work, and organizational compliance training; coordinate directly with employees, leaders, and third‑party providers.
• Oversee HR-led events (Open Enrollment, employee engagement events, service awards, philanthropy) and support project-based work related to efficiency, staffing, talent management, and organizational development.
• Maintain confidentiality and support additional tasks assigned by management to meet HR and business needs.

Non-Essential Functions

• Serve as HR/Leadership sponsor for the local Employee Activities Committee

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Previous HR and administrative experience preferred
• Knowledge: Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with HR Generalist knowledge required including applicable state and federal laws
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to handle highly confidential information and manage information with utmost integrity. Demonstrated strong MS Office skill (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point); Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and team facilitation skills
• Education/Certification: BS Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) HR Generalist experience and Administrative Asst. preferred

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary
• Standing: 10% Sitting: 90%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of computer
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cubicle/Office

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment