HR Generalist - Pipe Yard

About the role

Ferguson is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Generalist to join our Pipe Yard & Fabrication Team and help shape the associate experience in a manufacturing and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess gaps and opportunities for improvement in HR policies, programs, and processes; recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate alongside site leadership to support associate engagement, retention, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain HR metrics and reporting for leadership, including turnover, staffing, attendance, engagement, and other site performance indicators.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and talent resource coordination efforts to ensure staffing levels meet business demands.
• Aid in the development and delivery of training programs for managers, supervisors, and associates on HR-related policies, compliance requirements, leadership skills, and workplace expectations.
• Coach leaders on workforce relations issues, performance management, corrective action processes, and talent development strategies.
• Partner with EPG in conducting workplace investigations and provide recommendations consistent with company policies and applicable laws.
• Research and stay abreast of changing employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; recommend updates to policies and procedures as needed.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety and operations leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture and support site safety initiatives.
• Coordinate HR audits and compliance activities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of findings.
• Support change management and organizational initiatives within a manufacturing and fabrication environment.
• Build trusted relationships with associates at all levels while promoting an inclusive, respectful, and high-performance workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience combined with education.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, warehouse, or operations environment.
• Strong eye for business with the ability to balance operational priorities with compliance and employee experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with hourly associates, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective project management, organizational, and planning abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates integrity in all interactions.