Human Resource Generalist

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, compensation, and workplace concerns
• Conduct thorough investigations while recommending appropriate solutions to resolve employee relations issues
• Implement employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, retention, and workplace culture
• Provide onboarding for new hires and conduct exit interviews to analyze data trends and recommend retention strategies
• Maintain HRIS data integrity through regular audits, updates, and documentation
• Analyze workforce trends and provide insights to leadership on turnover, absenteeism, and other key indicators to support data driven decision making
• Support performance management processes, including review cycles and performance improvement plans
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management
• Process and coordinate leave of absence requests (FMLA, medical, personal)
• Support annual compensation reviews and merit increase processes
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO regulations
• Partner with Safety and Operations teams to support workplace safety initiatives and training programs
• Maintain training records and completions of programs
• Engage in full cycle recruiting for all non-exempt positions within the site and industrial group

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and employee relations case management
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (experience with Workday, ADP, or similar platforms preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel around 20% of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing organization
• Background in industrial, automotive, aerospace, or engineered products industries
• Experience with union or non-union manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles