HR Generalist

About the role

Our client is seeking a motivated and people-focused Human Resources Generalist to support employees and manufacturing operations during second shift. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career HR professional to develop broad human resources experience while working closely with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The HR Generalist will provide hands-on support across employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, workforce administration, compliance, employee engagement, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and comfortable working directly with employees and operational leaders to address day-to-day HR needs while helping maintain a positive, safe, and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and supervisors, responding to questions and helping resolve workplace concerns.
• Assist with employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Support initiatives that promote employee engagement, communication, morale, and retention.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process personnel changes, staffing updates, and attendance documentation.
• Assist with attendance management, leave coordination, and return-to-work processes.
• Provide visible HR support across departments and shifts, ensuring employees have access to timely assistance.
• Support recruiting efforts, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and hiring documentation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and integration into the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to support staffing needs and a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain confidential employee files and ensure HR documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Support compliance initiatives, internal audits, and required reporting.
• Apply company policies and procedures consistently while exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Assist with workplace incident follow-up and coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Support employee accommodations and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with HR and plant leadership to reinforce workplace policies and promote a safe working environment.
• Participate in employee events, engagement initiatives, and HR program implementation.
• Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and administrative projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, employee support, administration, customer service, leadership, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn HR information systems and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Willingness and ability to work second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, as applicable to the plant's schedule.

Qualifications

• HR internship, co-op, or early-career experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting hourly employees, frontline teams, or multi-shift operations.
• Exposure to employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, attendance administration, leave coordination, or HR compliance.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or an interest in pursuing professional HR certification.

Pay

To $86K.

Schedule

Second shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.