HR Generalist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR presence at the Fragrance Manufacturing and Logistics Warehouse locations
• Build strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers to promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
• Address employee questions and concerns regarding policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, and workplace matters
• Conduct and support employee relations investigations, including gathering facts, documenting findings, and recommending solutions
• Partner with managers to resolve workplace concerns, performance issues, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution
• Aid in the implementation and communication of HR programs, initiatives, and organizational changes
• Support employee recognition and engagement activities
• Manage the manufacturing site's security badge system, including badge issuance, documentation, access updates, replacements, and deactivation for employee separations

HR Operations & Compliance

• Assist with policy interpretation and consistent application for the Fragrance manufacturing and warehouse locations
• Maintain compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager with manufacturing recruitment activities as needed to support timely and effective hiring of production and operations talent

Timekeeping & Payroll Support

• Act as a backup resource for non-exempt employee timekeeping and timesheet administration at the fragrance manufacturing and warehouse locations
• Aid managers and employees with timekeeping inquiries, corrections, approvals, and troubleshooting
• Support compliance with wage and hour regulations

Training & Development Support

• Partner with and provide support to the Fragrance HR Training Manager as needed
• Aid in coordinating training schedules, logistics, and employee participation
• Help maintain the manufacturing and warehouse locations training records and monitor completion requirements
• Aid in learning and development initiatives and employee development programs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a HR Generalist or related role
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, or operational workforce preferred
• Experience with employee relations, leave administration, and HR compliance required
• Experience in supporting recruitment and onboarding activities preferred
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, leave administration processes, and employee accommodations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and timekeeping systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion